Learn Side-by-Side with Computer Science Experts 

In this cutting-edge major, you’ll study programming, operating systems, software design, and high-demand specialized topics such as data mining, game development, artificial intelligence, digital security and networking. In small classes, you’ll work closely with your professors, using the latest software and hardware in both Apple and Windows platforms. As a senior, you’ll complete a team-based project for a real-world client, gaining high-level skills in every phase of system development, analysis and design. This major is powerful preparation for a successful career in software development and many other rewarding fields. 

All the things you are learning in class and seeing how they are applied and used is so important. I believe this did help me land my NASA internship at the Marshall Space Flight Center as a computer engineering intern. Paving the way for more Latinos to go into STEM is something I’m really focused on.”

Aaron Jimenez Gomez
Dominican University Graduate

Discover Something New

Undergraduate research is a Dominican trademark. You won’t have to wait until graduate school to work side-by-side with a faculty scholar. You can even apply for university funding to support your work. And our annual research expo in April will give you a chance to sharpen your presentation skills and show your stuff.

International Students

For international students (F-1), this program is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

Amazing Opportunities—On Campus and Beyond

Prepare to Thrive in a Fast-growing, Fast-changing Field 

Being able to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems is an essential skill set for our graduates. You’ll enter the job market with highly developed communication and critical-thinking skills, as well as a rigorous education not only in engineering but also in the liberal arts and sciences. You will be open to new ideas, proficient with the latest technology, and able to adapt and thrive through a long and meaningful career. 

Students at computers

Shoot for the Moon

In a project for NASA, DU students created a prototype to facilitate future lunar navigation efforts

Career Opportunities

Career paths in computer-related fields include classic jobs like programming, as well as jobs no one even imagined 15 or 20 years ago. Some computer science graduates continue on to graduate school for advanced degrees. Many more do so after several years in the workforce, often choosing to pursue an MBA degree. 

Today, many Dominican computer science graduates work as:

  • Computer programmers 
  • Computer software engineers 
  • Computer systems analysts 
  • Computer support specialists 
  • Computer security specialists 
  • Systems administrators 
  • Networking specialists 
  • Database developers 
  • Web developers 

As a woman in the software development field, it was great to find strong female role models among Dominican’s faculty. The faculty as a whole were so supportive. They enabled me to become a confident developer.” 

Katia Lima-Lopez
Dominican University Graduate

For more information,
please contact:

Cyrus Grant
Professor and Chair
Computer Science
grantcn@dom.edu(link sends email)

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