Social Computing

This program allows you to receive a double major in Social Computing along with another major of your choice!

Students can pursue a double major in Social Computing and any other major such as Liberal Arts, New Media Communications, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Biomedical Sciences. Blending a Computer Science degree with a liberal arts degree or another science degree offers students an enhanced, interdisciplinary understanding of what data language is and how it can be used to meet the demands of today's world.

Program Information

Program Requirements

Major Requirements - 27 hours

NLP 105 Introduction to Linguistics for Computer Scientists (3)
NLP 106 Introduction to Secondary Research Methods (3)
NLP 120 Principles of NLP Programming I (3)
NLP 125 Introduction to Language and Computers (3)
NLP 126 Introduction to Primary Research Methods (3)
NLP 221 Principles of NLP Programming II (3)
NLP 230 Applications of Database & Design Development for NLP Programming (3)
NLP 250 Web Fundamentals and NLP Programming (3)
NLP 350 Applied Social Computing (3)

Content Area Courses - 15 hours

Courses for second major (200 or 300 level) (15)

General Electives - 14-17 hours

Career Potential

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 16 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. The CS-NLP major also offers a strong foundation for careers in the fields producing some of the most valuable advancements of our time, including medicine, electronics, engineering, and communications. Potential career fields include:

Data science
User experience design (UX/UI)
AI architecture
Web design
App development
Applied research science
Project management

Benefits of the Program

The Senior Research Project is a yearlong academic endeavor with a one-on-one interaction between a faculty member and graduating senior.
Every student majoring in computer science is required to complete a co-op with a relevant business or organization.
Our low student-to-faculty ratio promotes personalized attention and guidance.

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