BSc in Computer Science in Chestnut Hill United States | Boston College

The Computer Science Department provides major programs within the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, awarding both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Students can also pursue a minor in this field. Additionally, an interdisciplinary Bioinformatics concentration is available through collaboration between the Computer Science, Biology, and Mathematics departments.

The major curriculum delivers comprehensive foundational knowledge in computer science, while elective courses enable students to explore personal interests. While all elective combinations are permitted, students may choose to focus their selections around particular themes. The department highlights several potential focus areas below, recommending both computer science electives and relevant courses from other disciplines.

Potential focus areas include: Information Processing, Mathematical and Algorithmic Principles, Software Development, Network and Distributed Systems, and Computing in Business