Computer Science
Studying computer science at Rollins is about far more than learning to code. Sure, you’ll develop expertise in all core areas of computer science, from programming in multiple languages and the fundamental math of computation to the best practices of modern software development. But at Rollins, you’ll also acquire a suite of 21st-century skills—from critical thinking and creative problem solving to effective communication and ethical decision making—that will prepare you to lead change in our fast-evolving world.
Along the way, you’ll learn by doing, honing your know-how through collaborative research, community engagement, and cutting-edge internships—all under the watchful eye of expert faculty. You’ll emerge with a powerful collection of competencies that will put you in high demand among the world’s leading tech companies and the country’s most prestigious grad programs.
And you'll be studying in one of the country's top 10 cities for STEM professionals, according to WalletHub. Orlando is regularly ranked as one the best tech hubs in the country thanks to being home to the high-tech tourism, simulation, and space industries and growing semiconductor, autonomous vehicle, and financial technology industries, among others.
Why Study Computer Science at Rollins
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The Value of Teamwork
The stereotype that computer scientists work in isolation is a myth. Rollins professors emphasize collaboration in each class and every project.
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Interactive Learning
Starting with your first programming course, you’ll grow through doing. Faculty rarely lecture, instead discussing how to use techniques while you literally have your hands on the task.
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Fully Prepared for a Career
The professors' mission is to shape your college experience for the career you envision. The evidence is that graduates go directly from Rollins to PhD programs and positions with major tech companies.
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“The challenges of certain projects exposed me to the very real necessity of working in a team. Don’t get me wrong. We weren’t coddled in our projects. In fact, I believe we were strategically placed to create some discomfort, which encouraged everyone to grow and experience true collaboration.”
Real World Experience
From community engagement courses to internships and research, computer science students hone their skills in the real world.
Popular Courses
The faculty’s personal focus on each student and collaboration with an advisory council comprised of leading industry professionals allows them to continually adjust the computer science courses to align with leading trends.
CMS 270 Object-Oriented Design and Development
You’ll use your programming toolbox to figure out new ways to program anything from a coffee pot to a video game. Small class sizes allow an emphasis on agile development.
CMS 380 Simulation Design and Analysis
Investigate how to use randomness to model the world. Write computer programs to model everything from pandemic trends to the lines at theme parks while probing advanced concepts in probability.
CMS 430 Artificial Intelligence
Learn about language and modeling for artificial intelligence systems. By understanding the social impact of AI from the inside, you’ll be on the cutting edge of this rapidly advancing technology.
CMS 490 Security
Cyber security is a hot topic in the computer industry—and will be in the future. So the faculty implemented this course to allow students to face the issue head on with hands-on projects.
CMS 484 Computer Science Capstone
Work on a team to solve a real-life problem with your own program. Recent projects have included automated systems for ordering food in your dorm and for improving parking on campus.
CMS 495 Computational Photography
On the surface, this class looks to give students experience with new photo-manipulation methods. At its core, the lessons in design and problem solving transcend photography.
Rollins Computer Science Careers
Rollins computer science grads are making tomorrow happen at some of the world’s most innovative companies.
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Carmen Cheng '18
PhD Candidate, Computer Vision and NLP
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Alexandra DeLucia ’18
PhD Candidate, Johns Hopkins University
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Hannah Holman '18
Software Engineer, Google
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Michael Gutensohn ’18
Co-Founder & CEO, Volumetrics
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Shree Raj Shrestha ’17
Senior Software Engineer, Automox
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Ruzgar Zere ’18
Product Lead, MagicPort
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Start Your ApplicationA Day in the Life of a Rollins Computer Science Major
“The challenges of certain projects exposed me to the very real necessity of working in a team. Don’t get me wrong. We weren’t coddled in our projects. In fact, I believe we were strategically placed to create some discomfort, which encouraged everyone to grow and experience true collaboration.”
Beyond the Classroom
High-Profile Internships Former Rollins students have blazed a path for future Rollins students at places like Lockheed Martin, NASA, Amazon, Dell, and the Harris Corporation. Mentors at these corporations now actively seek Rollins students.
Study Abroad Rollins instructors groom students to engage in global educational experiences in Germany, Japan, England, Australia, and Spain, among other countries. Professors at universities abroad say Rollins students are among the most capable in their programs.
Summer Research Opportunities Whether through the competitive Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) funded by the National Science Foundation or on-campus projects through our Student-Faculty Collaborative Scholarship Program, our students have the chance to engage in a variety of high-level research.
Dive into Computer Science
The Rollins Computer Science program will educate you to be an effective problem solvers, responsible technical leader, and global citizen. Computer science and its related fields are driving change in every aspect of human society, including communication, media, business, and government. The Rollins Computer Science program will educate you for a future in which technology skills are a requirement for both career success and informed citizenship.
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Take a deeper dive into computer science at Rollins by meeting your future professors, seeing our grads in action, and sitting in on a class.
December 02, 2025
Tisha and Viana ’26 Present Research at Regional Computing Conference
Computer science professor Sirazum Munira Tisha and computer science major Mauricio Viana ’26 presented their collaborative research at the 39th Annual CCSC Southeastern Conference.
March 12, 2025
Tisha and Zabir ’26 Present at Computer Science Education Conference
Computer science professor Sirazum Munira Tisha and Zubair Zabir ’26 presented at the 2025 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) conference.
July 29, 2024
Leading Change
For the past 10 years, the College’s Bonner Leaders Program has provided service-learning opportunities to students passionate about social issues and nonprofit work, creating positive change in the Rollins community and beyond.
Expert Faculty
Our computer science faculty hold terminal degrees in the field, but at Rollins, your professors are more than experts. They are passionate teachers, collaborative partners, and meaningful mentors who are committed to helping you discover your passions and to creating opportunities for you to put your ideas to work in the world.
Department of Math & Computer Science
Telephone:407.646.2432
Fax:407.646.2479
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Dan Myers, PhD
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Research interests: Computer performance modeling and queuing theory; data analytics for community nonprofits and social innovation
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Valerie Summet, PhD
Faculty Director, Associate Professor of Computer Science
Research interests: Human-computer interaction, assistive technology, computer science education
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Sirazum Munira Tisha, PhD
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Research interests: Automated grading systems, computer science education and curriculum development, machine learning, 3D modelling, computer graphics, and video game design.
