It includes the mathematics courses that are needed for certification as a secondary teacher. Students may also complete the bachelor's degree in computer science. Computer Science Software engineering is the focus of the computer science curriculum. Seven of the ten required courses focus on different aspects of software, while the remaining three courses are oriented toward hardware. In addition, the degree includes five mathematics courses.
Many students complete one additional course in order to complete a mathematics minor.
Mathematics and computer science appeals to students who like to develop their problem solving and analytical thinking skills. Since mathematics and computer science emphasize careful reasoning and the analysis and solution of problems, mathematics and computer science are also appropriate majors for students planning careers in law or medicine. Mathematics graduates from Saint Louis University have entered careers at companies such as American Express, MasterCard, State Farm Insurance Companies, Shell Oil, the National Imaging and Mapping Agency, Georgia-Pacific, General American Life, the National Security Agency, and Compaq. Others have enrolled in graduate or professional programs at universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Purdue University, Syracuse University, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis University Medical School, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, University of California at Berkeley, University of Illinois, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Washington University.