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Software developers and other computer scientists are tackling exciting problems in a world with a growing amount of data. If you enjoy problem solving and logic, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science will challenge and equip you to engage in these efforts.<\/p>\n

At ACU, you\u2019ll receive broad-based education and experience in programming languages, problem solving, classical algorithms, project design, and a variety of advanced computer science subjects.<\/em><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also develop critical thinking, leadership and communication skills that will help you grow in your career, whether you want to develop software or pursue advanced studies in the field.<\/p>\n

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Computing Theory<\/em><\/p>\n

Game Development<\/em><\/p>\n

Software Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n

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Wildcat Software<\/em><\/p>\n

ACM SIGCHI<\/em><\/p>\n

Research fellowships<\/em><\/p>\n

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Software engineering\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Security and analysis<\/em><\/p>\n

Research and computational theory<\/em><\/p>\n

Solutions development<\/em><\/p>\n

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Math with Teacher Certification<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
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Computer Science and Math with Teacher Certification (CSMT) is a cooperative degree with the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Teacher Education, combining intense study in computer science and mathematics with teacher training to prepare students to teach these subjects at the high school level.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the courses you will be taking:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Algebraic Concepts for Teachers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Design & Analysis of Algorithms<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Educational Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Career fields you might want to go into:<\/p>\n

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    • High school computer science teacher<\/li>\n
    • Software developer\/engineer<\/li>\n
    • High school math teacher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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