Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

SUNY New Paltz

The Department of Computer Science offers undergraduate programs that lead to Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. At New Paltz, Computer Science majors learn all the fundamentals needed to be a future self-learner. With small class sizes, personal attention from renowned scholars, and collaborations with industry, every computer science student has the opportunity to work with current technology in an environment where project work and skills development are emphasized. The major prepares students for graduate study or high-level professional employment in the computer and information technology industries. The Department also offers a minor in Computer Science that gives students the background to use the computer in other disciplines. Supplementing the computer and information technology resources available throughout campus, the Department of Computer Science maintains several specialized computer laboratories. Computer science students use these resources and gain experience working with current hardware, operating systems, and programming languages.

School of Science and Engineering