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BS in Computer Science and English
The BS in Computer Science and English is a combined major (Khoury College and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities) focused on the interdisciplinary processes of creating, interpreting, and analyzing written texts and programs. Apply modern technology and humanities skills as you work with information and solve programming problems. Through coursework, research, and experiential learning that combines communication and critical judgment, you’ll gain the creativity and adaptability you need to use technology in literary studies.
Program details
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Campus location
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Boston
Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern’s oldest campus is home to a vibrant community of students, researchers, and faculty working across disciplines to build a better world through CS.
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Applications and admissions
Meet our faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.
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David Smith
David Smith is an associate professor at Khoury College. His research spans the fields of natural language processing, computational linguistics, information retrieval, machine learning, digital libraries, digital humanities, and political science.
Visit the College of Social Sciences and Humanities
The BS in Computer Science and English program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the College of Social Sciences and Humanities.
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In our accelerated master’s programs, you can start earning your master’s degree while you are still pursuing your undergraduate studies.
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