 Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs |
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Degree Information
A Computer Science Degree provides a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of computer science and software engineering while allowing you to explore and experiment with the latest computer systems and applications. You will learn the principles that will help you adapt to changing technology, while learning the required skills for becoming a practising software engineer.
Honours Degree
The computer science honours program is organized into ten streams, four multidisciplinary streams and six streams offering specializations in important concentrations of computer science. All streams share a common core program that has been approved by the Canadian Computer Science Accreditation Council (CSAC).
Major Degree
For those desiring a somewhat less rigorous program and opportunities for greater breadth, the School also offers a four-year 20-credit Major degree.
Minors
As technology evolves and expands, so does the need for IT specialists. High tech workers who have combined their skills in computer science with knowledge in other areas of study have a distinct advantage in finding jobs. Visit the Undergraduate Calendar for a complete list of minor options.
Computer Science Undergraduate Calendar Program Description |
Co-op Opportunities
The Carleton Co-operative Education Department provides Computer Science students with industry experience and introduces them to a world of global technology. Ottawa offers the opportunity to work with prominent high tech innovators, as well as federal and provincial government departments, the Communications Security Establishment, the RCMP, NRC, CSIS, and Entrust, to name a few. We have an excellent co-op placement rate.
Co-operative Education Homepage |
The capital advantage
Ottawa is often referred to as Silicon Valley North for the high number of computer companies in the area. Private high tech companies and the federal government are seeking computer science graduates. |
The Carleton advantage
Expert faculty, international acclaim
Our professors bring knowledge and experience from a variety of backgrounds, maintaining strong links with international high tech leaders. As a result, our computer science program has generated much global attention, particularly our research in security, software engineering, networks, object-oriented programming, and computational geometry. Our faculty includes Dr. Paul Van Oorschot, co-founder and former chief scientist at Entrust, and the director of the Carleton-Cloakware Security Research Lab. He is also an inventor on 15 issued US patents and an expert in cryptography. |
