Computer Science

The Field of Computer Science deals with computational systems that represent and process symbolic data. Major themes of the Computer Science course offerings include data structures, algorithms, problem-solving techniques, programming languages, software engineering, data communication and networking, cyber security, big data, blockchain, mobile development, cloud computing, parallel processing, bioinformatics, virtual reality, computer game design, robotics, artificial intelligence, database systems and the architecture of digital computer systems.

The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Computing & Informatics, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems Technology, a minor in Computer Science, a Master of Science in Computer Science, a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, and several accelerated dual degree programs including a Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts in Computing & Informatics/Master of Science Cybersecurity and both a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Master of Science in Bioinformatics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computing & Informatics/Master of Science in Bioinformatics.

We also offer several Certificates of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies programs to enable students from outside our majors to achieve official Rowan credentials in several different computer science domains. The department also offers optional concentrations in both the BA and BS programs which can further develop your professional computing career.

Together with the Mathematics department, we offer a minor in Data Science, a Master of Science in Data Science, and an accelerated dual degree consisting of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Master of Science in Data Science. Additionally, we offer a PhD degree in Data Science.

Vasil Y. Hnatyshin
Department Chair
Robinson Hall
856.256.4805
hnatyshin@rowan.edu