Why Major in Computer Science?
Here are some of the reasons
you might consider:
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An exciting career:
Few fields have developed as rapidly as
computer science. Computers have
gone from million-dollar, multi-ton
behemoths, used only for projects to
processors so small and cheap found in
watches, cameras, and toys. The
explosion of innovation continues today.
At Spelman, we concentrate on the
fundamentals of how computer programs
work: How is text represented and
manipulated? How can we interact with
the user? How can we save information in
files or send it across networks? How
are graphics created? How do
microprocessors work? How do we make
programs reliable and efficient?
Majoring in computer
science at Spelman prepares you to be a
part of this exciting and challenging
field. We will enable you to be a top
contributor designing practical, useful
technology that will make life better.
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Cutting-edge Research:
Spelman's CIS department gives students
the opportunity to participate in
undergraduate research. The ability to
contribute new ideas and knowledge to
the world is a dynamic option that will
make a Spelman CIS graduate more
competitive in the applicant pool for
computer science graduate schools.
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It's cool:
Computer science is fun. Whether
learning how things work, or making
computers do new tricks, students at
Spelman find the curriculum exciting.
Learning should be fun.
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A good job:
Our seniors generally
have job offers before graduation. These
jobs are typically well paying and
diverse in assignments. Our graduates
are highly sought after by Fortune 500
companies.
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