Program Overview

Program Overview

The Computer Science program at Xavier University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of computer science principles, including programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and operating systems. The program offers two degree paths: the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science.

Degree Paths

• The B.S. in Computer Science involves more in-depth coursework in computer science, mathematics, and science, producing graduates with a thorough knowledge of computer science.
• The B.A. in Computer Science allows students room to pursue a second major or minor combined with computer science, encouraging inter- and multi-disciplinary study and developing well-rounded students ready to contribute to an increasingly interdisciplinary world that utilizes computation.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Computer Science program includes a range of courses designed to provide students with a solid foundation in computer science principles. The sample course sequence for the B.S. in Computer Science includes:

• First Year:
  • CSCI 170: Computer Science I
  • ENGL 101: English Composition or ENGL 115: Rhetoric
  • MATH 156: General Statistics (or MATH 222/256)
  • THEO 111: Theological Foundations
  • Second Language I
  • CORE 101: GOA
• Sophomore Year:
  • CSCI 220: Data Structures and Algorithms
  • MATH 156: General Statistics (or MATH 222/240/256)
  • ENGL 205: Literature and the Moral Imagination (or CLAS 205 or SPAN 205)
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Scientific Perspectives
• Junior Year:
  • CSCI 210: Machine Organization and Assembly Language
  • CSCI 261: Software Engineering II
  • Major Level Science/Lab
  • Social Science Elective
  • Humanities Elective
• Senior Year:
  • CSCI 320: Operating Systems
  • Computer Science Elective
  • General Elective
  • General Elective
  • General Elective

Outcomes

The Computer Science program at Xavier University prepares students for a range of career opportunities, including:

• Computer programmer
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Data scientist
• IT project manager
• Mobile app developer
• Network administrator
• Software developer/engineer
• Systems analyst
• Web developer

Clubs and Organizations

The university offers several clubs and organizations for computer science students, including:

• Computer Science Club
• Xavier University Gaming Club
• Minorities in STEM Succeeding Together

Sample Courses

The program includes a range of sample courses, such as:

• Software Engineering (CSCI 260)
• Programming Languages (CSCI 300)
• Operating Systems (CSCI 320)
• Databases (CSCI 335)

Related Programs

The university offers several related programs, including:

• BA in Artificial Intelligence
• BSBA in Business Analytics and Information Systems
• BS in Cybersecurity
• BS in Data Science
• BS in Engineering Physics
• BS in Mathematics

Related Minors

The university offers several related minors, including:

• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Mathematics
• Statistics

Program Features

The Computer Science program at Xavier University includes several features, such as:

• Hands-on learning experiences
• Mentorships that shape your future
• Technology for the greater good
• Located in a city of opportunity

FAQ

The program includes several frequently asked questions, such as:

• What jobs does the computer science major prepare students for?
• What is the difference between the BA in Computer Science and the BS in Computer Science?
• What is the difference between the BS in Computer Science and the BS in Cybersecurity?
• Does Xavier offer an honors program for students in the computer science major?

University Overview

Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The university has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."