Academics
The department offers baccalaureate and master degree programs in two areas, Computer Science (CS) and in Computer Information Systems (CIS).
The CS program is heavily concentrated on software development and design. Computer scientists are usually employed by computer manufacturers and software houses specializing in systems software and are expected to produce operating systems, language translators, data management software, and other programming, processing, and operating aids.
Computer information specialists are principally users of computer technology. They are usually employed as programmer/analysts, lead programmers, and systems project leaders for applications in business, industry, and government. Course work in this major emphasizes systems analysis and design, programming, applied computer science, systems implementation, and management.
The undergraduate program, both Major and Minor, offers a wide variety of classes designed to provide a broad background in computer science.
The graduate program is the largest graduate program at Bradley. Students can choose either a thesis or non-thesis option and can typically complete their program in less than two years.