Computer Science Program

Department Contact

Dr. Scott Dunn
Department Chair
Email: Scott.dunn@benedict.edu
Office Phone: (803) 705-4587

Our Mission:

The mission of the Computer Science program is to provide courses, training, and innovative learning opportunities that lead to baccalaureate degrees in computer science. The program offers a comprehensive educational experience to prepare students for graduate studies and professional employment. Ultimately, the aim is to serve as an effective pipeline for training and developing a new generation of scientists and engineers who are capable of finding solutions to current and future societal problems.

Program Educational Objectives:

  1. In three to five years after graduation, our students will be engaged in a successful career in computer science or related fields with goals of senior technical leadership or management.
  2. In three to five years after graduation, our students will be actively pursuing advanced education, professional licensing, or certification in computer science or related fields.

Career Pathways

Successful completion of the Computer Science degree will qualify you to work in a variety of roles, including:

  • Programmer/Software Engineer/Software Developer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst/Data Analyst
  • Network administrator/Systems administrator
  • IT specialist
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • AI/Machine Learning Specialist
  • Web Developer
  • Mobile Application Developer
  • Continue to graduate school

Student Outcomes

Our graduates are expected to demonstrate the following outcomes:

  1. An ability to analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. An ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. An ability to apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

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