The Computer Science Department stresses both the "how tos" and "whys" of computers. Students learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of computer science including programming languages, advanced technology, digital logic and numerical methods. The department's curriculum is designed in accordance with guidelines established by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). To find out more how computer science courses can help youclick here

Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women Computer Science Faculty

Facilities 

"Hands-on" experience is offered on LANs (Local Area Networks) consisting of Pentium computers and several inter-connected systems running Unix. Compilers or interpreters are available for several languages, including Basic/Visual Basic, C/C++/Visual C++, Cobol, Fortran, Fortran 77, Java, Pascal, and Unix.

A variety of on-screen editors, word processing, graphics, database, and general application software are also available. Extensive business management, accounting, banking, finance and statistical packages are also available.

Extra-Curricular Activities 

The computer society in coordination with faculty issues publications and offers lectures by prominent professionals. It also runs mini-courses on topics related to the various computer facilities within the University, and its members provide a tutoring service and act as programming consultants to students. Student programming teams have successfully competed in ACM programming competitions on both the regional and international levels.

Career Opportunities

The curriculum at Yeshiva College prepares students for continued study at the finest graduate programs in Computer Science, whether theoretical or applied. Our graduates have been accepted to such top level schools as: Columbia University, University of Maryland, Georgia Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins, Bar-Ilan, and New York University (Courant Institute).

Yeshiva College students have sufficient flexibility within the major to tailor their course work to their individual career goals. Completion of the major qualifies students for entry-level positions as systems programmers and analysts, as well as application programmers.

By choosing appropriate electives, one can tailor a curriculum for a career in systems, software, artificial intelligence, graphics, MIS, and business data processing as well as prepare for graduate study. Students should consult with the department for guidance as to the appropriate sequence of required and elective courses.

For more information on career opportunities and why you should pursue a major in computer science, clickhere.