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Computer Science and Information Technology Department

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Computer Science and Information Technology Department

The Computer and Information Sciences department offers a variety of concentrations within the Computer and Information Technology major including programming and web development. All students participate in an internship which provides them with important hands-on experience. Outstanding students are invited to participate in the Departmental Honors Program.

All students majoring in programs within the Computer Sciences and Information Technology Department will need their own laptop with the following minimum specifications:
  • Operating System - Windows 10 (64bit version only)
  • Memory - Minimum 8 GB RAM
  • Processor - Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 (2.0 GHz or better) CPU must support Virtualization Technologies
  • Hard disk - Preferred minimum 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) or conventional hard disk 500GB or larger

Computer and Information Science 

Computer Information and Technology 

Computer Systems Management 

Cybersecurity

Digital Forensics
Other Opportunities
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Academic Minors

In addition to the majors shown above, Chestnut Hill College also offers minors in: 

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Studies
  • Digital Forensics
  • Information Management
  • Programming
  • Web Design
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Computer Science News

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At the Forefront of Cybersecurity

Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in America and home to close to 50 colleges and universities, and none of them have an undergraduate cybersecurity degree program. That is, until now. 

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CHC Welcomes Industry Leaders for Cyber Forensics and Security Conference

For the first time, Chestnut Hill College, in conjunction with the Delaware Valley High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), hosted a professional networking event and conference on cyber forensics and security.

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