Computer Science is a high demand professional skill set. The Computer Science program at Defiance College places an emphasis on using technology to solve real-world problems. Program graduates will be able to plan, design, and optimize computer software and hardware systems for commercial, non-profit, and government environments. The program will open a path to diverse careers, including software architect or engineer, application software designer, system analyst or programmer, or systems engineer. This major provides a solid grounding in theory and fundamentals, sustainable designs, and lots of practical, hands-on, laboratory activities with frequent one-on-one faculty contact.
Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs)
By the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate computer software and hardware systems for commercial, non-profit, and/or government environments.
- Deconstruct complex tasks into discrete, logical components that can be coded into a series of ordered steps.
- Employ variables to store and manipulate data, improve efficacy, expedite processes, and/or solve problems.
Defiance College is one of a handful of colleges to offer Choose Ohio First STEM scholarships from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. With these scholarships, we can reward select computer science majors from Ohio with financial support for up to four years. Scholarship recipients will have access to a strong network of peers, faculty, and staff to assist them throughout their college years and provide support and resources for their computer science career.
STEM SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
- Minimum: $2,000/year
ELIGIBILITY
- Ohio resident
- 3.2 or higher GPA in high school
- Apply and be accepted to Defiance College for priority consideration
- Must interview virtually with the Dean of the Institute for Pre-Health & Wellness Studies
- Must be/remain a computer science major
- If GPA drops below 3.0, the student/advisor must submit an academic plan for improvement.
This scholarship may be added to other scholarships and forms of financial aid. Once accepted, students will be invited to attend Scholarship Day on Saturday, February 29.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
- Cohort model
- Faculty advisor for the cohort
- Professional development opportunities outside the classroom
- Experience-based internships
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.
419-783-2359
admissions@defiance.edu
MEET THE FACULTY
Aaron Napierala, M.S., M.Ed., MCSE, MCSA, Network+, A+
Timothy Wedge, M.A., CFCE, MCSE, CISSP, A+
Katie Tiwari, M.E.E.
