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Bachelor of Computer Science

According to the U.S. Department of Labor:

• Computer specialists account for 52 percent of all workers.
• Computer professionals and related jobs are projected to be the fastest growing occupations through 2014.
• Systems design and the related services industry is expected to add 453,000 jobs by 2014.

From kitchen ovens to wireless handhelds to supercomputers, an increasing number of devices make use of computer software. Consequently, there is an increasing need for professionals skilled in the analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of software systems. These professionals include:

• IT security specialists
• IT specialists
• software developers/engineers
• software test, QA, and integration engineers

A Bachelor of Science degree or minor in computer science (CS) from NKU will develop your:

• imagination to create and relate the previously unimagined
• ability to think abstractly and logically
• mastery of complex computer languages like C++
• discipline and leadership

All our faculty hold Ph.D.s in the field, are devoted to teaching, and offer students opportunities to join them in their research (C.U.R.E., R.E.U.). You can also participate in outreach programs that allow you to share what you've learned with the wider community (Build it, Trust it, Use it).

Most of our undergrads find employment during their sophomore and junior years with companies such as:

• Cinergy Corp.
• Convergent Group
• GE
• Kroger
• Siemens
• Software Architects

For a greater concentration in hardware installation and troubleshooting, a computer information technology (C.I.T.) degree is also available.