Mount Mercy College offers degrees in computer science and computer information systems. Students learn about computers and programming languages in use today, and gain strong theoretical knowledge that will allow them to adapt to new technology as it is developed. At Mount Mercy, you will receive individual attention from experienced professors.

The computer science program aims to give you a broad base of knowledge in the rapidly changing field of computing. Your problem-solving skills will be honed by your study of subjects like computer organization, data structures, operating systems, assembly language, and programming language organization.

The computer information systems program will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, administer, and maintain a computer network. Combined with knowledge in computer science, you will also gain specific information necessary to understand networks and communicate within the professional community.

A popular complimentary major is mathematics, which requires only eight more courses for a double major. Some students also choose to major in both computer science and computer information systems.

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