Work Side-by-Side With Talented Faculty 

In small classes, you’ll immerse yourself in the subtleties of problem solving. You’ll study everything from algorithm analysis to multivariable calculus. Our faculty will work closely with you to design a degree program that meets your academic and professional goals. This major is ideal for students who want to develop mathematical software, explore numerical methods of problem solving, or pursue a rewarding career in informatics, big data and data science.

Mathematics and computer science majors who wish to teach elementary or high school students can combine their major with the Secondary and K-12 Education program. Offered by our excellent School of Education, the program includes a semester of student teaching.

 

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

Amazing Opportunities—On Campus and Beyond 

Practical experience is built into the curriculum. You’ll have access to the most up-to-date software and equipment (including Visual Studio, Eclipse, SQL Server, Maple, Minitab, Geometer’s Sketchpad, SAS and SPSS). Our internship program draws on Chicago’s vast corporate and cultural resources. We make our connections your connections, so you can test drive your dream job in the real world at places like Com Ed and Argonne National Laboratory. You can combine academic study with compassionate service to people in need, or complete your own, hands-on research project in close collaboration with faculty. You can even immerse yourself in a different culture through our outstanding study abroad program.

 

Your Future Is in Focus

As a mathematics and computer science major, you can choose one of two high-demand concentrations.

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. Our annual research expo in April will give you a chance to sharpen your presentation skills and show your stuff.

Students at computers

Shoot for the Moon

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

Prepare for Success in Fast-growing Fields 

A survey of U.S. employers by Hart Research Associates found that 93% of bosses say that “a job candidate’s demonstrated capacity to think critically and solve complex problems” is the most important factor in hiring decisions. That is the essential skill set of our graduates. As businesses increasingly rely on technological advances such as data collection and analytics, demand will continue to rise for professionals with a deep understanding of mathematics and computer science. 

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.

I highly recommend students do a research project. Not only are you learning how to do research the right way, but your professor will actually sit down and guide you, helping to write code and show you the ropes before letting you fly on your own.”

Victor Xavier Roman
Dominican University Graduate

Career Opportunities 

Employers that have hired Dominican University graduates include: 

  • Abbott Laboratories 
  • Bankers’ Life and Casualty Company 
  • Chrysalis Consulting Corporation 
  • Cook County Assessor’s Office 
  • Crumb and Associates 
  • Emerson Middle School 
  • FTD 
  • Gateway Computers 
  • Hewitt Associates 
  • Harper College 
  • Household Finance 
  • IBM 
  • Izongate Software 
  • Lane Tech College Prep High School 
  • Marriott Hotels 
  • Providence Catholic High School 
  • SAP 
  • Triton College 
  • Whitney M. Young Magnet High School 

For more information,
please contact:

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

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