Computer Science

Program Overview

Computer Science Program at Hartwick College

Why Study Computer Science at Hartwick?

The computer science program at Hartwick College is designed to equip students with the latest advancements in the field. Students can take future-focused courses, gain real-world work experiences through internships, and collaborate with faculty on research projects.

Program Details

• Develop a broad knowledge base in programming, database concepts, and software building.
• Choose from a variety of fascinating electives, including ethical hacking, game design, or cryptocurrency.
• Hang out at the Computer Science Resource Center – dubbed “The Clubhouse” by students – in the Johnstone Science Center.

Career Paths

With an anticipated growth of 23 percent over the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics), Hartwick alums are using their computer science studies in companies and organizations like:

• NorthPoint Solutions LLC
• Citigroup
• Visa
• Cisco
• IBM
• NIH (National Institute of Health)
• Flexi Software
• BAE Systems
• Breuer & Co
• Zebra Technologies
• Precision Valve and Automation
• IHS Engineering360

Alumni Spotlight

• Tom Heritage '16 is a Software Engineer at Amazon Prime Video.
• Diego Espinola ’22 is a product operations associate at Windfall.
• Azimkhon Sultankhodjaev ’22 is continuing his studies in cloud computing at the University of Texas at Austin.

Faculty

• Howard Lichtman, Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science
• Weian Wang, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
• Kyle Britton, Lecturer in Computer & Information Sciences

Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program

Get the full Hartwick computer science experience in three-quarters the time at three-quarters the cost.