Computer Science

Computer Science & Information Systems

Program Details

Carroll’s Computer Science program provides two main tracks to provide a solid foundation for students whose goals span a wide range of disciplines within the rapidly changing field of computer technologies, the Computer Science (CS) Major and Computer Information Systems (CIS) Major. Our hands-on approach is second to none.

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About the Program

What stands out about our CS program?

Carroll’s CS program not only offers a very personalized learning experience. It also offers a very authentic real-world learning experience. Students learn by doing projects that are based on real-life applications. In addition, CS students may take a CS Internship which gives them the on-the-job experience that reinforces and applies what they have learned in the classroom and gives them a competitive advantage in the job market. Regarding Internships Carroll’s CS program has an advantage. Since Carroll College is located in Helena Montana, the state capital, there are typically more internships available in state and federal government as well as the private sector than we can fill.

The Mathematics, Data Sciences, and Computer Information Systems (CIS) programs are tightly connected to the Computer Science (CS) program at Carroll. As such, it makes it easy for many students to either double-major or add a minor to a major. Common combinations are double majors in CS and Math or majoring in CS with a minor in Data Sciences or CIS.

The CS program at Carroll also allows students to customize their learning in several ways. Students can focus on application development, systems engineering, database design, and management, data mining, specialize in a technology area of their choice, or prepare for graduate school.

What stands out about our CIS program?

Carroll’s CIS program not only offers a very personalized learning experience. It also offers a very authentic real-world learning experience. Students learn by doing projects that are based on real-life applications. In addition, the required CIS Internship gives students that on-the-job experience that reinforces and applies what they have learned in the classroom and gives them a competitive advantage in the job market.

The CIS program at Carroll also allows students to emphasize their learning in several ways. Students can focus on Business Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies which integrates the liberal arts into technology or prepare for graduate school.

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