Computing Sciences

Internship & Career Opportunities

Internship opportunities are available for qualified computing sciences students. These programs allow students to earn a salary and up to 12 credit hours, which can be applied toward graduation (three hours toward CS elective). Work experience adds value to the education process and helps students gain hands-on knowledge in the computing field. Many CS students are hired on campus as computer laboratory assistants and technicians. There are also numerous jobs available in the local marketplace for CS students. Past students have worked in financial services, transportation, and medical industries. A number of them have continued working for these employers after completing the internship.

The job market for Computing Sciences Majors is bright. Graduates of the Computing Sciences program typically are recruited as business applications programmers, end-user computing support personnel, analysts, consultants, lead programmers, and systems project leaders for application in business, industry and government. Recent graduates have taken positions with Accenture, AT&T Solutions Customer Care, AOL, Alltel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Capernaum, CSX, Hiday Ricke, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Corp., IDS, Intervoice, Jacksonville Electric Authority, MD Technology, Managing Partners, Merrill Lynch, Paralax Online Group, Rowlab, Swisher International Group, Vistakon, Winn-Dixie and WJCT.