Computer and Information Sciences

"Top five fastest growing occupations are in CIS"

What you need to know about our program.
Over four hundred graduates of our Computer and Information Science BS degree program have discovered that our specialty is preparing the average high school graduate to be a competitive, educated, competent information technology professional.

Our BS program is designed to be completed in four years, including a six to nine month full-time co-op experience during which students earn both money and full-time credit. Over 98% of our graduates were employed at the time of their graduation. These graduates are using their skills in the following industries: Aerospace, Actuarial, Engineering, Finance, Insurance, Legal, Manufacturing, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Science and Security.

"...My college career prepared me not only for the technical aspects of employment, but also provided me with the tools and mindset required for surviving in the corporate world..."
-Lindsay Edelman Class of 2005 (Click Here for full text and photo)

What do our graduates do?
Depending on their personal interests, students concentrate in one of the following areas: programming, databases, networking or multimedia.  They hold positions such as Software Engineers, Programmers, Systems Analysts, Data Base Developers or Administrators, Network Developers or Administrators, Multimedia Specialists or Web Developers.

"...The CIS program at GMC has taught me the skills I need to be successful at a job in this field..." - Erik Potemski Senior Class of 2007 (Click here for full text and photo)

Future prospects for a career in Information Technology.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 40% increase in IT positions over the next ten years. Additionally, with the approaching retirements among the “Baby Boom” generation, experts are predicting critical shortages of IT professionals in the United States . The time is right to start your education and work toward earning a BS degree in Computer and Information Sciences; the best jobs will go to those individuals whose college degree is in their chosen field.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook; Tomorrows Jobs

Why Gwynedd-Mercy College?
Gwynedd-Mercy College is committed to providing an environment that fosters the development of the whole person. Evidence of this is in the fact that the college consistently gets ranked in the top of northern colleges in the annual U.S.News and World Report “Americas Best Colleges.” Consider Dorian Owens' family's experience as their son pursued his BS in CIS at Gwynedd-Mercy.

"... The professors made it their goal to help him graduate in four years with as much knowledge as possible..."
- Parents of Dorian Ownes Class of 2006 (click here for full text and photo)

Are you thinking of choosing an IT career?
Would you like to speak with a current student or graduate of the program, or a faculty member or admissions counselor? Make contact by clicking on the link below.
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The Computer Information Sciences program is integrated with courses in business, mathematics, and liberal arts which prepares students for immediate employment or graduate study.

Exciting Future Developments for the CIS Curriculum
As technology continues to play a larger and larger role in every discipline, the CIS curriculum is adapting to prepare students to become cross-trained technologist. Traditionally, CIS students were prepared to work in the corporate business environment and, in preparation for this, they took a series of business courses. This option will remain available, but exciting new options are being developed. These options are CIS & Physics, CIS & Criminal Justice, CIS & Pre-Law and CIS & Biology/Chemistry. Other options are in the works.
For more information on these options contact Prof. T. Gilmore