Computer Science, BA at Pace University

Diversify your academic experience with a computer science degree that offers the flexibility you want. You’ll learn fundamental theory and apply that knowledge to real projects that build your portfolio, empowering you to build the tech innovations of the future.

• With certification by the American Chemical Society, this program provides a unique opportunity to integrate classroom theory with laboratory experience. Students will be carried far beyond textbook learning to get hands-on experience with modern laboratory instrumentation. This program provides a strong foundation for students who wish to go into the fields of medicine, industry, pharmacy, environmental sciences, or education.
• This major prepares students for graduate school, medical school, or employment in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry and is approved by the American Chemical Society.
• It includes required CHE courses, and a group of required Math and Science courses. Students interested in Forensic Science are urged to view the requirements of that major's BS program.
• Get the fundamentals down then specialize with a minor like IT, information assurance in the criminal justice system, digital design, economics, marketing, business, or mathematics.
• Build your portfolio with project-based learning that develop your skills, teamwork, and passion.
• Internships with New York companies give you on-the-job experience and complements your studies

ADD OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES

Unlock international travel, interdisciplinary collaboration, and intercollegiate experiences through the New York City Design Factory programs. These for-credit experiences will see you traveling to partner universities in Finland, Portugal, Geneva, and many other incredible locations to build real products for real companies.

Plenty of on-campus (and online) opportunities are available for you to get hands-on learning experience and work on projects with classmates, too. Pace Computing Society, Seidenberg Tech Collective, Cybersecurity Club, Pace Women in Tech, and other student clubs meet regularly throughout the semester. And then there’s our labs—the Cybersecurity Education and Research Lab, the Robotics Lab, the Networking and Data Science Lab—all of these are available for you to work with faculty guidance on honing your skills.

Plenty of on-campus (and online) opportunities are available for you to get hands-on learning experience and work on projects with classmates, too. Pace Computing Society, Seidenberg Tech Collective, Cybersecurity Club, Pace Women in Tech, and other student clubs meet regularly throughout the semester. And then there’s our labs—the Cybersecurity Education and Research Lab, the Robotics Lab, the Networking and Data Science Lab—all of these are available for you to work with faculty guidance on honing your skills.

CHOOSE YOUR CAREER

One of the best things about studying technology is the sheer volume of opportunities open to you once you graduate. Every industry depends on some aspect of tech to operate, whether it’s a need for IT hardware and software technicians, systems administrators, cybersecurity specialists, web and app designers, database administrators, software developers, business analysts, and so much more. So whatever industry you’re most excited by, tech jobs abound.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Cybersecurity
• Database Administration
• Data Science
• Entrepreneurship
• Game Development
• Mobile App Development
• Product Management
• Software Development
• Web Development