What are the career opportunities in computer science?
The Department offers a program which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer science. A wealth of opportunity is open to a student who earns this degree. Because the discipline of computer science is experiencing explosive growth, it is estimated that the need for experienced professionals in this field will double by the year 2002. Several recent Trinity computer science graduates, who have chosen advanced studies, have been successful in gaining admissions to doctoral programs at the finest universities. Other recent graduates have entered highly sought industrial positions. Cisco, IBM, Exxon, EDP, Arthur Andersen, University of Texas Medical Center, Armstrong Laboratory and Southwest Research Institute are examples of companies who recruit undergraduate summer interns and co-op applicants. These positions often lead to permanent positions with the company. The policy of the Department is to provide theory courses essential to graduate school, as well as appli