Department of Computer Science and Information Technology

Career Preparation

Your Preparation Begins Now

Computer Science and Information Technology students are prepared for their future careers through internships, professional networking, practice interviews, resume review, and much more.

Our students are required to complete a 3-credit internship prior to graduation. Please see your advisor for more information. 

Common Internship Locations

  • 3M
  • Cargill Inc.
  • CH Robinson
  • Clifton Larson Allen
  • Google
  • Kroll Ontrack
  • LSS Data Systems
  • NetGain
  • ING Direct
  • Target
  • Toro
  • United Healthcare

Impressive Results

Opportunities for our computer science and network security graduates are vast, and placement rates are impressive. Graduates also go on to earn master's and doctoral degrees in computer science and engineering at graduate schools across the country.

Cybersecurity graduates have been hired as security architects, security analysts, security engineers, network administrators, and network engineers. Computer science graduates work as software engineers, system administrators, programmers or system analysts.

The SCSU Career Center provides a variety of assistance for our students as they build toward a career.

Our Graduates

  • Understand the underlying principles of modern computational technologies.
  • Are able to analyze problems.
  • Can apply algorithmic principles and theory.
  • Design, implement and develop software and hardware systems.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Function well in teams to accomplish a common goal.
  • Are aware of the importance of life-long learning.

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