Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science

In an increasingly technological world, the demand for information technology has grown tremendously. The Computer Sciences Program provides students with the mathematical background necessary for careers in a variety of fields, including operations research, computer science, and cybersecurity.

The small class size at Reinhardt enables the program to cater instruction and extracurricular interaction of professors and students to provide a highly personal educational experience. The rigorous assignments in each course challenge Reinhardt students to maximize their educational experience.

Mission, Vision, and Values

The Computer Sciences Program continuously adjusts its academic catalog to job market needs, while keeping a rigorous classic core of Information Technology courses that will support its alumni’s endeavors in graduate degrees programs.

The Computer Sciences Program aims at involving students in research and professional experiences before graduation, to set graduates on the right steps toward the job market or graduate schools.

The Computer Sciences Program cares about students’ personal and professional growth, through differentiated instruction, while keeping academic rigorousness.

Student Learning Outcomes

Taking a course offered by the Computer Sciences Program, students will be able to:

1. Solve a problem by consulting various resources, applying appropriate technological tools, and using adequate approximations.
2. Analyze how information technology affects ethical and legal issues.
3. Synthesize appropriate solutions to organizations' problems.

Assessment

The Computer Sciences Program measures student learning outcomes by means of pre-post testing, course examinations, hands-on projects, and post-graduation placement of alumni in the workforce or in graduate programs.

Special Features and Activities

Computer Sciences students are offered the opportunity to participate in the following:

• Experiences with computer software packages to supplement classroom instruction.
• Participation in regional undergraduate conferences, such as the Southeastern MAA.
• Join Pi Mu Epsilon, the honorary national mathematics society.
• Internships.
• Individual and small group instruction.