Are you a part of or interested in the rapidly growing field of computer science and information technology? Do neural networking, machine learning, and game development invoke excitement and curiosity in you? Are you passionate about creating technology to support human and social good? Then you might want to look closer at Goshen College’s computer science program.
Goshen College offers computer science as both a major and minor. Our curriculum covers computer organization, programming languages, computer architecture, operating systems, networking, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, computer security, and more. Our program is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of digital science theory and hands-on experience with current computer technology.
In our modern, digital world, computer science skills are in high demand. Our bachelor’s degree graduates find many computer science careers in a variety of industries, including computer programming, computer support specialist, computer engineering, software developers, computer networks, computer graphics, and throughout the computer science field. Goshen College’s program prepares students for these opportunities in an intimate and supportive community.
Our program embraces human-centered computing, computing for the good of humanity, and other ecologies. We have courses in accessibility programming, where we create software and hardware for persons with disabilities. We participate in the Association of Computing Machinery’s Computation Competition every October. Our team has placed 5th at the site and 101st in the region.
Our professor-to-student ratio ensures students have the most hands-on education possible. We offer real-world, hands-on paid internships for our students. We participate in the college’s Maple Scholars Summer Research Program, where students take on a unique research project and work closely with a professor.
If you are a woman who codes, Goshen College is the place to be! We have a solid female core among our computer science students pursuing a degree in computer science. Every woman will have support and enjoy fun activities in our on-campus chapter of Digital Eve. Additionally, we are a member of the National Center for Women in Technology — an organization recognizing and supporting women as computer science majors through scholarships and other programs.
If you are interested in majoring or minoring in computer science, Goshen College could be the perfect place for you. Our computer science courses are thorough, practical, and relevant. In addition to learning theory, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience with current computer systems technology, software development, and tools.
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Computer science students at Goshen College developed an app to provide a guided sensory experience. This way, users can learn, relax, and engage the senses through touching, smelling, seeing, hearing, and tasting the world around them.
Abena Saulka '03, Director of Software Engineering at Pluralsight, studied business with the goal of being an entrepreneur, but developed her gifts for web development and now leads with hard-won experience.
This summer, 15 students participated in the Maple Scholars and Hickory Scholars, Goshen College’s eight-week, hands-on interdisciplinary summer research programs.
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Micah Miller-Eshleman, with the help of former GC student Alan Smith, started his own web development business called PixelDance while studying at Goshen College.
Micah's storyRachel Smith's Youtube channel, Rachel's English, has more than 2 million subscribers who use her videos to learn English.
Rachel's storyShashi Buluswar ’90 leads efforts towards global development through technology, local empowerment.
Shashi's storyPeter Miller, a computer science and applied math major, graduated from Goshen College in 2011. Today, he runs CodePurple, a company that provides on-campus opportunities for students to practice programming.
Peter's storyLukas Bontrager-Waite '24, a computer science major, built his own computer in middle school and is on a path to a career in tech.
Lukas' storyAfter graduating from Goshen in 2008 with a math and computer science degree, Jason Yoder earned a doctorate at Indiana University Bloomington--and plays for a professional Ultimate Frisbee team, the Indianapolis AlleyCats.
Jason's storyJeanette Shown
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology
David Housman
Professor of Mathematics & Department Chair
Linda Boling
Visiting Assistant Professor of Information Technology & Business
