About the School of Computing
Thank you for including Lipscomb in your search for excellent academic preparation for a career in computing and informatics! In the next few windows, you’ll see why we believe this is the best place in the area—and one of the best in the nation—from which to launch a promising career or to take your career to a new level.
Steve Nordstrom, Dean, School of Computing
To begin, we’ve taken computing to a new level. The School of Computing (SoC) offers innovative and uniquely multi-disciplinary programs that prepare graduates for entrepreneurial, technical and executive leadership positions within industry or in graduate school.
In the School of Computing we go beyond academic rigor. We are intent on bringing our students collaborative partnerships with industry, business, government, schools and nonprofit organizations that provide invaluable, real-world learning experiences. This experiential commitment to learning also includes faculty who have, or are presently in, leadership technical positions and businesses. In short, when a student leaves here he or she is competent, confident and a decided asset to their future employers from day one.
Spend some time on this site. Take a look at our programs in computer science, software engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, and more. Discover how we can prepare you for one of this country's most in-demand and well-compensated professions. Learn how Lipscomb’s faith mission makes your learning here richer and more globally significant.
This is an exciting time to be in the SoC! Please feel free to contact me for more information about our programs. I also welcome your comments and suggestions as we move forward with our quest for better living through computing.
Steve Nordstrom
Associate Dean
Mission
The School of Computing and Technology at Lipscomb University strives to form the next generation of technology leaders by providing cutting edge training in software development and technology infrastructure from faculty who are intentional in developing students’ character.
Vision
Our vision is to be the nation's best example of innovative computing education infused with strong, faith-based character development. This distinctive emphasis on character development is a rare goal of academic computing programs and has the potential to unlock never before seen opportunities to enrich our students’ lives.
ABET Accredited
Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
There are several criteria that must be met before ABET accredits a program, including the quality and preparation of the faculty, laboratory facilities, curriculum, integration of the engineering program into the university at large, attitude and quality of students, continuous improvement programs, and institutional support.
The School of Computing, through its Department of Computer Sciences, expects that its Computer Science graduates will, within a few years of graduation:
- Have professional careers in industry or academia or advance in graduate studies;
- Apply knowledge and skills to solve problems effectively and efficiently, contributing to the technical advancement of the discipline;
- Conduct themselves with integrity and incorporate proper ethical considerations in their work;
- Continue to seek knowledge to thrive in an increasingly globalized society;
- Effectively lead, work and communicate in cross functional teams; and
- Serve their communities, whether locally, nationally, or globally.
Computer Science graduates will have:
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline (Knowledge Application)
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution (Problem Analysis)
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs (Solution Design, Implementation & Evaluation)
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal (Teamwork)
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities (Ethical Responsibility)
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (Effective Communication)
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society (Understanding Impact)
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development (Professional Development)
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice (Use of Current Techniques)
- An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices (Theoretical Foundations)
- An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity (Application of Design and Development)
We invent new possibilities in our students’ careers by training them to design, develop, and maintain modern Software systems, and to provision, deploy, manage and protect technology Infrastructure.
SoC students are the dreamers, designers, builders, enablers, protectors, and leaders of our future society, and our students have earned placements and hold premier positions at companies such as: Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Tesla, NASA, Goldman Sachs, Tektronix, Ubisoft, HCA Healthcare, Infinity Ward (makers of Call of Duty), AllianceBernstein, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Nissan North America, Northrup Grumman, Schneider Electric, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Community Health Systems, Digital Reasoning, KPMG, LBMC, 3dB Labs, and many more.
Our students gain expertise in a variety of modern tools stacks, including: Software: C/C++, Python, Java, Javascript, SQL, C#, Linux/Unix, Github, MIPS, x86, PHP, Angular, JSON, XML, OpenGL, Unity3D, Unreal Engine
Infrastructure students learn include: Cisco, Oracle, AWS, Google Cloud, OpenSSL, PGP, PaloAlto, Wireshark, MetaSploit, nmap, Trello, VMware, Kali