Do you see yourself developing the next big app or mobile game, or designing software that helps solve real-world challenges? Study the computer technology and systems that touch virtually all aspects of modern society, from business and health care to banking, government, and communication.
Curriculum
Lay a strong foundation in programming and application development, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, and software engineering, and choose from three tracks of study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Cybersecurity.
Bachelor of Science
- Computer Science: Gain a deep foundation in the main areas of computing, and pursue a minor or concentration for specialized knowledge. ABET-accredited.
- Computer Engineering: Learn how to design hardware and software for computing devices and systems. ABET-accredited.
- Computer Science and Mathematics: Learn to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; design and conduct experiments; and analyze and interpret data.
- Computer Science and Cybersecurity: Become a computer software and hardware developer who can serve as an information security officer, penetration tester, or network administrator.
Bachelor of Arts
- Computer Science: You'll get a strong foundation in computer science with a humanities approach; fewer required courses in the major and more electives allow you to pursue minors and/or a second major in other departments.
No matter your major, you can also pursue minors and concentrations in fields such as cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, gaming and animation, web and mobile application, computer applications and digital media design, cognitive science, and computer science and geographic information systems.
Dual-Degree/Accelerated Programs
Qualified students may apply for an accelerated dual-degree program either as incoming first-years or during their junior year. These programs offer a streamlined, cost-effective, and focused way to earn both an undergraduate degree in the following majors and a Master of Science in Computer Science in five years:
- BS in Computer Science
- BA in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Computer Science & Cybersecurity
- BS in Computer Science & Mathematics
Meet Our Chair
Meet Dr. Gerda Kamberova
Dr. Gerda Kamberova assumed the role of chair of the Computer Science Department in fall 2023. Although she jokes that the second time is the charm, she admits that this time around the challenges and complexities of the job have increased and are more demanding, and thus the job is more rewarding.
The Student Experience
Explore potential career paths, get real-world insights, develop valuable workplace skills, and build a network of professional contacts through internships, research opportunities, and full-time professional work experiences.
Students have recently interned at:
- Air Force Research Laboratory
- Arrow Electronics
- Brookhaven National Laboratory
- Computer Associates
- National Grid
- The Navigators Group Inc.
- NBC Universal
- OpenLink Financial
- Sageworks Capital
- Standard & Poor's
Earn While You Learn
- The DeMatteis Co-op Program offers a full-time, six- to eight-month paid position with one of more than 200 companies, providing valuable professional experience before you graduate.
- The Advanced Summer Program in Research (ASPiRe) lets you work on a research project, with a stipend, under the guidance of a faculty mentor. More than two dozen undergraduates have had their work published in scholarly journals in the last few years.
- Hofstra in Silicon Valley is a weeklong trip designed to give computer science students an inside look at top-tier West Coast technology companies.
The Outlook
With our comprehensive programs, you’ll be ready to pursue either a career right after graduation or advanced study at a prestigious institution.
Recent alumni work at companies such as:
- 3M Health Information Systems Inc.
- Accenture Plc
- Credit Suisse Group AG
- DraftKings
- Google Inc.
Those pursuing graduate degrees study at:
- Johns Hopkins University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- SUNY Stony Brook University
- University of Connecticut
93%
job, grad school, or both
22%
projected job growth by 2026
$71K
average annual salary within one year of graduation
Student Success
Michael DeMartino ‘24
“Hofstra set me up with really good fundamentals in programming and coding, and I was able to expand upon those fundamentals at Altice. All the prep that Hofstra put me through – interview and resume prep – had me extremely confident going into my interview, and I had no doubt that I would get the position.”
State-of-the-Art Learning Spaces
The Science & Innovation Center includes classrooms, laboratories, technologies, and equipment for all majors within the school including computer science, bioengineering, and industrial engineering. The building includes labs focused on big data, robotics, computer architecture, UNIX systems and graphics, virtual reality, and other computer science-related fields are available for classes, research, and experimentation. Additionally, there are more than 200 computer workstations located throughout the building.
Nationally Recognized
The DeMatteis School was featured in US News & World Report rankings among the country’s 537 best undergraduate computer science programs for their 2023 rankings and has been included on this list since the publication started it in 2020.
Questions about our program?
Contact Us
Department Chair
Gerda L. Kamberova
Chair, Professor
Adams Hall 114
516-463-5775
Hofstra University
Department of Computer Science
Room 110 Adams Hall
Phone: 516-463-5555
Fax: 516-463-5790