But analysts predict that even beyond 2000, there will be 10% fewer people than needed to fill information technology jobs. Canisius College helps you enter this exciting and lucrative profession by providing you with an education that will last a lifetime.

The Computer Science Department at Canisius College offers two degree programs that prepare students for either graduate school or a job in the computer industry. Course work includes programming, information organization, distributed computing, computing theory, software engineering, and up-to-date electives. Professionalism, ethical computing and decision-making, and writing and communication skills are essential to all computer scientists and are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

The Bachelor of Science major is designed for students with a scientific interest who intend to continue on to graduate school or enter the profession as research or systems programmers. This program of study places a greater emphasis on mathematics and physics.

The Bachelor of Arts major is designed to satisfy the needs of individuals who are interested in combining their studies with course work in another area. Students have taken concentrations in business, psychology, communication studies, and religious studies. Students can use the concentration and free electives to complete any of the minors from other academic departments.