Be at the center of invention and innovation
Welcome to the world of technology, advancement, and innovation! You are going to be creating the future. Don’t believe us? Computer scientists are instrumental to any and everything that involves computers. And let’s be honest, pretty much everything involves computers.
Credits
126
On-campus
All courses offered face-to-face on Ann Arbor's campus.
Financial Aid
The average undergraduate student award is $16,603.
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If you want to work in programming or software development, computer science is the program for you. You’ll be learning how to create software and design computer systems, and this creative, exciting, and growing area needs enthusiastic professionals. At CUAA, you’ll study “big picture” issues, as well as specialized skills. Robotics, virtual reality, and videogames are often cited as future jobs areas in computer science, but you could also be a part of many other fields including animation, music, automobiles, analytics, and informatics. For Software Developers alone, the job market is expected to grow by 17% from 2014 to 2024! This demand translates to higher pay and more career opportunities. That’s hard to turn down!
What to Expect
This degree provides a classic foundation in computer science and will prepare you for a very wide range of careers. You’ll be ready for everything from designing computer games, analyzing “big data” analysis, and working in information assurance. We’ll teach you more than programming; you will learn how computer hardware works, data communication is carried out, operating systems function, database software is structured, and many other “under the hood” aspects of computing systems. You will know how systems actually function in the real world. This enables you to keep up with—and possibly create—advances in this innovative field.
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Locations
- Ann Arbor
How to Apply
Undergraduate Application Steps
It’s time to help you become a Cardinal! Just follow these simple steps to complete your application.
For first-time freshman:
- Submit your online application
- Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Admissions Office
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 - Send your official ACT or SAT scores.
Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT or College Board.
For transfer students:
- Submit your online application
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
- ACT composite of 18 or above
- SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).
*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.
Required Academic Coursework in High School
A minimum of 16 units of high school (secondary school) work is required, of which at least 11 should be in basic liberal arts areas. Units should be distributed as follows:
- English: At least three units, but four are strongly recommended.
- Mathematics: Two units of college-prep math, preferably one each in Algebra and Geometry.
- Natural Science: Two units, preferably one each in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
- Social Studies: Two units, preferably one each in world history and American history.
- Liberal Arts: Two units of the same foreign language or additional units in one or more of the other listed subjects or in fine arts.
- Other Electives: Five units from any area of academic study, but ideally from the areas listed above.
- German or Latin is recommended for pre-seminary students.