Computer Science Program

The field of computer science moves fast, and we keep up with it!

Computer science at Seton Hill is a hands-on program in which students work with exciting, relevant examples and applications. Traditional programming courses, for example, feature applications that calculate mortgage payments.  Seton Hill applies programming skills to something most students are more familiar with: graphics and gaming.  Graphics are more prevalent than ever in the computer industry, and our curriculum prepares a students to jump right in to graphical development - and work on programs they are genuinely interested in as they learn.

Seton Hill computer science courses are designed and taught by full-time faculty with combined academic and corporate backgrounds who are well versed in the trends and demands of modern technology. Our small classes allow faculty to work with students individually, and to create interesting hands-on and group projects that are not practical in larger settings.

Seton Hill understands that not all learning happens in a classroom. Our Computer Science Program collaborates with regional businesses to provide our students with practical experience, and Seton Hill also offers internship opportunities both on and off-campus.

Our goal in the Computer Science Program at Seton Hill is to educate students in both the fundamentals and the modern applications of the computer science discipline.  Seton Hill offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, and our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Association for Computing Machinery.  This ensures that our graduates are prepared to move directly into a computer science career, or to continue study at the graduate level.

Latest Happenings in Seton Hill's Computer Science Program

In order to keep our program competitive and progressive, Seton Hill frequently revises course offerings and the content of individual courses.  Some recent examples:

Computer security is a fast growing field in the computer science industry. Our elective options now feature two courses in this field, Computer Security and Computer Forensics. In these courses, students learn the various levels of security threats to modern computing systems and how to deal with them. Students will also learn techniques that are used in areas of law enforcement and other professions to secure, analyze, uncover, and report digital evidence.

Starting in the fall of 2009, Computer Science 1, Computer Science 2, and Data Structures will feature exciting new applications in computer gaming.

Computer Science at Seton Hill is also on Facebook!  If you would like to learn more about us, see current events, and talk to existing students, join our Facebook group!