BS in Computer Science and Political Science
The BS in Computer Science and Political Science combined major (Khoury College and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities) will give you an understanding of the role of technology in policymaking as you prepare to address global and societal challenges using computer science. Learn to respond to regional and global technological issues, examine pressing international security problems, and evaluate the agendas of national, international, and nongovernmental organizations.
Program details: BS in Computer Science and Political Science
A combined major in computer science and political science will prepare you with valuable skills in these two increasingly important fields. Some possible career paths include:
- Technology policy analyst
- Cybersecurity policy analyst
- Legal technology consultant
- Government technology advisor
- Technology researcher
Through co-op experiences, you will have opportunities to apply your skills and build connections in industry settings. Recent co-ops include:
- Co-op at the National Security Agency, U.S. Government
- Technology co-op at Johnson & Johnson
- Data science co-op at John Hancock
You will have opportunities to partner with leading professors on active research projects. Our research areas include:
- Artificial intelligence
- Data science
- Natural language processing and information retrieval
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply design principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for effective and secure computing practice.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
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