Computer Science + Philosophy, B.A.

Algorithms now decide who gets a loan, who gets flagged by a security system, and what treatments are recommended. The people building these systems rarely ask whether they should be built the way they are. SLU's Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science + Philosophy program prepares students who do — technically excellent, ethically serious and ready for a world where those two things are inseparable.

Curriculum Overview

• Software engineering, algorithms and artificial intelligence
• Ethics, formal logic, epistemology and philosophy of mind
• Integrative courses: ethics of AI, philosophy of technology
• Writing and argumentation alongside technical coursework

Experiential and Applied Learning

• Internships with tech companies, policy organizations and civil society groups
• Research opportunities with SLU faculty in computer science

Careers

• AI ethics researcher, tech policy analyst, trust and safety engineer
• UX researcher, regulatory affairs specialist, technology journalist
• Typical entry salary: $60,000 – $105,000

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1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

2. Design, implement, evaluate and test a software system that meets a given set of computing requirements.

3. Apply computer science theory, knowledge of computer systems and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

4. Communicate effectively to both professional and general audiences in both oral and written forms.

5. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

6. Function effectively as a member of a team in developing computing technology and solving technical problems.

7. Synthesize computational and philosophical frameworks to construct reasoned arguments about the design, implications or ethical dimensions of technological systems.

Introduction to Computer Science

Systems Electives Courses

Non-Course Requirements

All School of Science and Engineering B.A. and B.S. students must complete an exit interview/survey near the end of their bachelor's program. 

Continuation Standards

After declaring a computer science major, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00 in computer science courses by the conclusion of their second year as a major and maintain such a GPA at the conclusion of each semester thereafter. Furthermore, students should require at most two attempts to successfully complete any computer science courses required for the major (where an unsuccessful attempt is considered a "D" or "F" for courses numbered 2100 and lower, and an "F" in higher-level courses).

Students are also expected to make adequate progress in the major, typically by enrolling in at least one computer science course per semester until completing their coursework (with exceptions made for premed scholars during their first year, and all students if studying abroad or facing other such extenuating circumstances).

Program Notes

At most, three credit hours of internship with industry courses can be applied to the degree.

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

• This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
• Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

SLU-Madrid students can earn the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science + Philosophy learning how to build systems and asking whether they should be built the way they are.

Curriculum Overview

Students should consult their advisor to ensure their plan of study meets the timely offerings of the SLU-Madrid campus. 

Faculty

The faculty at Saint Louis University-Madrid are experts in their respective fields. They are internationally recognized teachers, researchers and mentors. Learn about our faculty members, including their education, credentials, experience and contact information.

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Admission

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Application Deadlines

• April 1 - Fall admission (July 1 for EU students)
• Aug. 1 - Spring admission (Nov. 1 for EU students)
• March  1 - Summer sessions (for applicants who require a student visa)
• April  15 - Summer sessions (for applicants who do not require a student visa)

Contact Us

Office of Admissions
Avenida del Valle, 34
28003 Madrid, Spain
P: (+34) 91 554 58 58
admissions-madrid@slu.edu
Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (3 p.m. on Fridays from May 15 - Sept. 1) 

Tuition and Fees

SLU-Madrid is committed to providing a quality Jesuit education at an affordable price. Tuition rates at SLU-Madrid are approximately 40% lower than at comparable private universities in the U.S.

If you have questions or would like to speak with a financial aid officer, email us at financialaid-madrid@slu.edu. 

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For more information about computer science programs, please call 314-977-6667 or email cs@slu.edu.