Computer Science Major - Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL

Data-Driven Learning. Real-World Applications.

Computer science provides you with a sound theoretical background and the opportunities for individual and collaborative exploration of real-world computing problems.

Whether you choose to pursue a B.S. or a B.A. in Computer Science, you'll find yourself working in state-of-the-art labs while mastering programming languages like Python and Java. Once you've built a foundation, your coursework will center on creating solutions. You'll develop robotics applications, create websites, and engineer software. You'll also take courses in a specific niche preparing you for more specialized opportunities when you graduate.

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Concentrations

The program gives students the opportunity for hands-on experience while they explore and apply the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

In-depth examination of a current topic in artificial intelligence, such as evolutionary computation, artificial neural networks, planning, and gaming.

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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field of IT concerned with reducing organizations' risk of hack or data breach (Wikipedia, 2019).

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Web and Cloud Computing

In-depth examination of a current topic in web development and cloud computing, such as web security, user experience, mobile app development, and web engineering.

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Highest Paying Major

With a median base salary of $70,000, the Washington Post ranks computer scientists as the highest earners out of college.

Outstanding Job Placement

Our students land jobs as software engineers, programmer analysts, and web developers with a wide range of organizations including Lockheed Martin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Federal Express.

Modern Computing Labs

All of our computer science classes are taught in modern laboratories in which you’ll have access to your own computer for hands-on work in every class session.

State of the Art Facilities

With the rapid expansion of computer science in the economy, FSC has invested in this quickly growing field with a new state of the art building that will house the computer science department.

Employment Outlook

Job outlook for computer scientists growing from 350,000 jobs in 2015 to almost 500,000 in 2023

Top Alumni Job Titles

Software Engineer
Director of Information Systems
IT Manager
Software Developer
Implementation Analyst

Top Alumni Skills

Java Programming
C++ Programming
JavaScript Programming
Web Development
C# Programming

Get an inside look at Computer Science

Teach Machines to Learn

In CSC 3510 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, you’ll investigate concepts and techniques related to artificial intelligence. This includes a broad range of topics, such as representation, heuristic search, machine learning, genetic algorithms, planning, and games.

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Featured Computer Science Faculty

Dr. Christian Roberson
- Computer Science Department Chair

Ultimately I want to see students develop the skills and mindset to be successful in their chosen field. To accomplish this I work with students to learn to be independent, critical thinkers and provide real-world context for course assignments to keep students engaged. I always try to help students pursue their passions. Computer science is a great field of exploration and discovery where creativity should be both nurtured and encouraged.

State of the Art Facilities

Florida Southern marked a major expansion of its computer science program with construction work underway for the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center.

Computer Sciences Center

In addition to high-tech classrooms and collaborative learning spaces, the new structure will house a cybersecurity and informatics learning lab in a flagship computer cluster that also includes a virtual cyber range for customized training environments, a logistics center, a workshop for autonomous-vehicle research, an artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics lab, a makerspace workshop, and an esports competition arena.

The Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center has an estimated completion date of Fall 2021.

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Clubs and More

The Florida Southern College Computer Science Club is a community of students who all have a passion for technology and computing. Participating in the Association for Computational Machinery’s International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC), A global competition sponsored by IBM, that challenges the performance of today’s computer science and engineering students.

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Program Details

Available in:

BA
BS
Minor

Admission Requirements

First-Years

All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:

A completed application form
An official high school transcript
SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
Academic recommendation

Transfers

Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.

A completed application form
Personal statement
All official college transcripts
Social standing form

If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:

Official high school transcript
SAT and/or ACT scores

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Internationals

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