Computer Science/English
Bachelor of Science
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Understand the Language of Coding.
Computing is part of everything we do—from health and medicine to business and education, from analysis, research, and engineering to art, design, and entertainment. In fact, the computer information and research scientist occupation is expected to grow 21%, faster than average between now and 2031, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
In addition to providing you with the technical skills you need to succeed in tech fields, the Computer Science/English major at Springfield College will equip you with the core analytical and creative thinking skills that are now the most important skills that employers are looking for. Through a flexible literature and writing curriculum, you will develop your ability to think through fundamental problems and grow your skills and techniques in the communicative arts. Coupled with programming, digital design, and algorithmic analysis, this program develops students into extremely skilled and creative thinkers ready to contribute to both fields. You will also be on the frontlines of figuring out what it means to compose and make meaning in a post-artificial intelligence world.
The combination of technical, analytical, and creative skills imbued by the Computer Science/English major means that our graduates are prepared with the skills they need to launch their careers and the agility that need to sustain them for the long haul.
What job can I get with a degree in Computer Science / English?
A degree in Computer Science and English from Springfield College provides a unique blend of technical prowess and creative communication skills, opening up a variety of exciting career opportunities. Graduates can excel as technical writers, crafting clear and engaging documentation, guides, and manuals for tech products. Another compelling path is that of a UX writer, where you create intuitive user interface text that enhances user experiences on websites and apps.
For those inclined towards content creation, becoming a digital content strategist or web content manager allows you to combine your coding skills with storytelling to develop and manage engaging online content. In the field of education, you can also pursue a career as an instructional designer, creating e-learning materials and resources that utilize both your technical and linguistic expertise.
Data is from the 2024 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Technical writers, also called technical communicators, prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. They also develop, gather, and disseminate technical information through an organization’s communications channels.
Web developers create and maintain websites. They are also responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability. They are responsible for the look and functionality of the website or interface.
Front-end web developers create the technical features for a website’s look. They develop the site’s layout and integrate graphics, applications (such as a retail checkout tool), and other content. They also write webdesign programs in a variety of computer languages, such as HTML or JavaScript.
Editors plan, coordinate, and revise material for publication in books, newspapers, or periodicals or on websites. Editors review story ideas and decide what material will appeal most to readers. During the review process, editors offer comments to improve the product and suggest titles and headlines. In smaller organizations, a single editor may do all the editorial duties or share them with only a few other people.
