Computer Science minor
Are you interested in developing creative, effective and
elegant solutions to computing problems? Designing
and implementing software? Devising new ways to use
computers? Learning how to utilize computational methods
more effectively in your future career? Making a positive
difference in the world in general? At Berry College, we start
you down the path toward whatever future you imagine.
In today’s world, computing drives
innovation in all fields and disciplines, and
through our focus on firsthand learning
and experience, you will be encouraged
to become a producer and implementer
of technological innovation rather than
simply a consumer of technology
Computer Science at Berry
Computer science is the study of the
theoretical foundations of information and
computation and their implementation
and application in computer systems.
The computer science program at
Berry provides you the knowledge and
expertise to develop computational
solutions to real-world problems,
understand theoretical aspects of
algorithms and computation, and deal
with practical issues of implementing
systems in hardware and software.
At Berry, you will experience the benefits
of a program that is tailored to meet your
needs and goals as an individual. Our
interested, caring faculty are here to serve
as guides and mentors, bringing to bear
their exceptional training in the field as
well as a genuine love of teaching.
Facilities
The Computer Science program is
housed in Berry’s ultramodern science
facility, designed to enhance interactive
learning and faculty/student collaboration.
In addition to the four computer labs
open to all Berry students, computer
science minors have access to a computer
projects lab and a robotics/embedded
systems lab. The computer science
department also maintains its own server
and workstations, with access for students
to work on projects and experiments.
Options & Opportunities
The Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science offers several
compelling options for students
interested in computer science. These
include:
- A major in Mathematics with Computer Science Concentration
- A minor in Computer Science
- A minor in Web Development
Additionally, the Individual-Designed
major offers an opportunity to integrate
computer science courses with a
selection from other disciplines to create
a coherent major that caters to your
individual interests.
Prospects
Want a job when you graduate?
According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, computing-related jobs are
among the fastest growing occupations.
The National Science Foundation
says, “Computer science is the only
STEM (science, technology, engineering
and mathematics) discipline with more
job openings than there are college
graduates to fill them.” Computer science
graduates from Berry have been very
successful securing employment and
gaining admission to graduate programs.
Career destinations have included
the federal government, IBM, AT&T,
Synovus Financial and many other large
companies.
Berry students intent on obtaining
advanced degrees in the fields of
computer science and computer
information systems have continued their
education at the Georgia Institute of
Technology, Georgia State University, Rice
University and Auburn University, among other nationally-ranked institutions.
Overall, job and graduate school
placement for our graduates has been
exceptionally high.
If your interests lie in information
technology, the Berry Information
Technology Students (BITS) program may
be right for you. The BITS program is an
apprenticeship opportunity associated
with the Work Experience Program.
The BITS program complements Berry’s
academic curriculum with formal technical
training and firsthand work experience.
Each student gets the opportunity to
work and learn alongside experienced
technicians, in the process earning
industry certifications like the A+
certification.