A community of active researchers, dedicated teachers and excellent students makes up the Department of Computer Science at Clarkson University. Together, we pursue, develop and acquire the knowledge and skills that are necessary in a world that relies critically on computer technology. Faculty, undergraduates and graduate students in the department perform research in a wide range of areas spanning theory, artificial intelligence, security, software, systems and networks. A quick overview of research done in the department can be found here.

Whether you're earning a BS, master’s or PhD in computer science at Clarkson, you will get hands-on experience developing software and software systems, incorporating aspects such as design, theory and application. This is done both inside and outside the classroom. For example, our department is home to Clarkson's famous COSI (Clarkson Open Source Institute) Lab — an environment for open-source projects.

Undergraduate students can pursue a BS in computer science. Through coursework, access to laboratories and research with faculty, undergrads cover areas including computer networks and operating systems, cryptography and cybersecurity, algorithms and formal aspects of computation, virtual reality and human-computer interaction, and software verification.

Graduate students in the master’s or PhD in computer science or the new master's in Cybersecurity programs benefit from an interdisciplinary format. The MS program is offered jointly with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Clarkson’s Humanities and Social Science department provides broader perspectives, external fields and technology competencies to all students through our dedicated faculty. Our department offers a small class size and provides excellent preparation for a career, professional study (law, medicine or health sciences) or graduate study and research.

As a department we are unique as we house multiple disciplines under one roof with 23 teacher-scholars from across the liberal arts world who love what they do. Our students participate in conferences and get the chance to show their work to their peers and others around the community, providing you the opportunity to show off your work while still in school helps prepare you for a job after graduation.

The Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Science aims to provide talented and motivated students with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve leadership positions in professions that span the broad spectrum of chemistry, biomolecular science and beyond.

Our state-of-the-art research and scholarly work creates an exceptional learning environment for students. We offer a unique symbiosis between graduate and undergraduate research and learning — a distinctive and differentiating feature of our BS programs. Many undergraduates get involved in cutting-edge research projects right alongside MS and PhD students who are using the latest instrumentation.

The BS in chemistry provides essential training for careers in many high-tech industries, ranging from pharmaceuticals to wearable electronics. The BS in biomolecular science provides an excellent platform for careers in biotechnology and the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and a strong foundation for pre-health students, including those who are pre-med.

We also offer MS and PhD programs in chemistry with concentrations in analytical, biochemical, physical (theoretical), organic and inorganic chemistry, as well as materials, environmental, colloid and surface chemistry.

Innovation With Impact

Think. Make. Ignite. That's how Clarkson University approaches education and drives innovation inside and outside of the classroom.

Clarkson Ignite prompts collaboration among students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders to encourage critical thinking, hands-on learning and open-ended problem-solving in interdisciplinary fields. Learn more about our mission, programming and the facilities and capabilities available.

The Department of Communication, Media & Design focuses on providing undergraduate students with the in-demand communication skills that make them valuable in a variety of fields and workplaces, from Fortune 500 companies and digital production studios to video game manufacturers and startups.

As part of our department, students benefit not only from small class sizes, one-on-one faculty mentorship and access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment, but also from being a part of the technological and innovation-rich environment that Clarkson provides. Our faculty do more than just teach. They are also active members of communication, media and design industries; they are filmmakers, writers, artists, innovators, web developers and designers. Their work is exhibited nationally and internationally, earning them many awards.