Data Structures
CSC 211
The fundamental methods used to organize data in computer algorithms: stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, graphs, searching, and sorting. Design and analysis of algorithms.
Computer Engineering Major & Minor
The Computer Engineering program at Stonehill College seeks to provide students with the skills and background needed to thrive in their profession while also giving them the intellectual flexibility that comes from a well-rounded liberal arts education.
Computer Engineering Major Program Overview
Stonehill seeks to develop engineer-innovators who design, explore and create.
Students have the option of pursuing a four-year bachelor of science degree in computer engineering at Stonehill or a minor in the discipline.
Unlike the highly specialized engineering degrees provided at research universities, our approach is intended to be interdisciplinary and application-oriented, and to emphasize the moral and social background within which the engineer will be working.
About the Computer Engineering Minor
The Computer Engineering minor is available to all students at the College except those pursuing a major in Electrical Engineering. It requires a minimum of six courses offered as part of the Computer Engineering major. Four courses must be unique to the minor and may not count toward the fulfillment of majors or additional minors. The Computer Engineering minor is not intended to provide specialization within an engineering discipline but is designed to complement different majors offered at Stonehill College. Non-Engineering majors are allowed to pursue a minor in Computer Engineering, provided that the course pre-requisites are met.
A Unique Focus on Emerging Field of Humanistic Engineering
Stonehill’s Engineering Program is grounded in the practice of humanistic engineering. It prepares students for leadership, service and global citizenship. Consistent with the mission of the College, the engineering curriculum fosters critical thinking and emphasizes the understanding of societal and human needs.
In addition to core engineering courses for computer engineering, all engineering students are required to take two humanistic engineering courses —Sustainable Engineering Design and Engineering for Public Good. The sequence of two humanistic engineering courses, offered during junior year, combined with two semester of sustainable development capstone project course, sets Stonehill’s program apart from traditional engineering programs.
Makerspace for students to experiment, explore and exchange ideas with one another.
Recent Accolades
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
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WSJ “Value Added” Formula Rockets Stonehill Higher in Rankings
Stonehill moved up 62 places in this year’s WSJ “America’s Best Colleges 2024” rankings, putting it in the top 12 among Massachusetts schools and top 6% nationally.
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Princeton Review Ranks Stonehill in Top 20 in U.S. for Quality of Life
After considering input from 165,000 students at colleges and universities across the country, The Princeton Review recently ranked Stonehill College 19th out of 389 schools for quality of life.
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Money Magazine Ranks Stonehill Among Most Elite Colleges in U.S.
Less than 20% of the 700 schools on Money’s 2023 Best College list, including Stonehill, received 4.5 stars or higher in the magazine’s 5-star rating system.
Sample Courses
Computer Architecture
CSC 304
The basics of computer organization, architecture and assembly language. Instructions sets, address modes, and the run/time stack are explored by programming on a RISC machine. CPU and ALU design, performance analysis, pipelining, cache, virtual memory is examined. Trade-offs between RISC, CISC and advanced architectures is discussed. Assumes basic knowledge of digital logic.
Electronics
PHY 325
Analog electronic circuits, from RL, RC, RLC filters to transistors and operational amplifiers; introduction to digital circuits. The course includes both theory and a strong lab component.
Exceptional Opportunities
Earn a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in 5 Years
The Skyhawk Accelerated Dual Degree program allows Stonehill students to earn a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Stonehill College in five years. Eligible students receive early and expedited admission to their graduate program of interest and can begin working toward a master's degree in education, data analytics or marketing during their senior year.
Stonehill Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
The Stonehill Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is an opportunity for students who have completed their first year at Stonehill to perform significant, publishable, full-time research under the guidance of and in collaboration with an experienced faculty researcher.
3+2 Dual-Degree Engineering Programs
In addition to its on-campus four-year engineering programs, Stonehill also offers dual-degree engineering programs through partnerships with two of our sister schools – The University of Notre Dame in Indiana and King’s College in Pennsylvania. The partnerships offers students the potential opportunity to earn two bachelor's degrees in five years; studying three years at Stonehill for a science degree and two years at our partner school for their engineering degree.
Careers in Computer Engineering
A Growing Industry
Computer engineering is a critical part of growth in countless fields that depend on ever-stronger computing power. The projected growth for computer engineering in the Boston area, and nationally, is considered high.
58,857
JOB POSTINGS IN THE NORTHEAST REGION
Over the past year, there have been 58,857 job postings in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, Massachusetts-New Hampshire region that require a Computer Engineering degree.
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EXPECTED INDUSTRY GROWTH
According to Burning Glass Technologies, the field is expected to grow by 17% in the Boston area and by nearly 18% nationwide.
Career and Internship Opportunities
Demand in the computer engineering industry is highest in the following metropolitan areas, with Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH ranked 8th in the country.
- Washington – Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA, MD-WV
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NJ-NY-PA
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Database Engineering
- Product Development & Advancement
- Hardware Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Engineering Intern
- Computer Vision Scientist/Engineer
- Software Engineering Intern
- UX/UI Design Intern
- Technical Solutions Intern – Project Analyst
- Systems Engineering Intern
- Data Engineer Intern
- Quality Engineer
- Cloud Infrastructure Security Developer
- Network Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Project Engineer
- IT Project Planner
- Junior Developer
- Data Engineer
- IT Consultant
- Firmware Engineer
Career Development Resources for Students
The Career Development Center offers extensive assistance to students seeking employment, pursuing advanced studies or participating in postgraduate service opportunities. By completing internships and utilizing mentors, students are empowered to build lifelong career management skills.
Contact Information
Hassan M. Bajwa
Professor of Engineering/Director/Chair, Computer Science, Data Science Program Co-Director
Computer Science