Computer Science

Overview

The Computer Science Department provides opportunities for students to explore several programming languages and applied technology from basic coding and robotics to Advanced Placement Java. Most freshmen take our Computer Applications and Information Technology course which introduces them to programs they will use throughout their time at Mount Saint Joseph and beyond. In addition to learning to use the Microsoft Office 365 suite, students learn about basic computer and drone programming, cybersecurity, digital citizenship, and Internet safety.

Clubs & Activities

FIRST Tech Challenge
CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
Maker Club
UMD High School Programming Contest

Course Offerings

Freshman Year

Computer Applications and Information Technology

Sophomore & Junior Electives

Honors Java
Honors Robotics Engineering
Honors Python
Web Design & HTML

Senior Electives

AP Computer Science (Java-based)
Honors MATLAB

- Students program drones at summer STEM camp.

Highlight: CyberPatriot

Paul Kellermann, Department Chair

CyberPatriot is a national competition hosted by Northrop Grumman and the Air Force Association. It focuses on finding vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux computer systems, and completing Cisco networking challenges.