Where can I find the requirements for a BA in Computer Science at Barnard?
Information about the BA in Computer Science, BA in Computer Science + Mathematics courses can be found at https://www.cs.columbia.edu/education/undergraduate/ under “BA in Computer Science (CC, GS, Barnard)” and “BA in Computer Science and Mathematics (CC & GS)” respectively
Where can I find the requirements for a BA in Information Science or Data Science at Barnard?
Information Science (IS) and Data Science (DS) are both considered special majors at Barnard. In order to major in IS or DS at Barnard, you must first apply for a special major using the Petition for Special Major form using the established guidelines for IS or DS majors at Columbia, with Dr. Morrison-Smith as your faculty advisor. Guidelines for IS and DS majors at Columbia can be found at https://www.cs.columbia.edu/education/undergraduate/ under “BA in Information Science (CC, GS)” and “BA in Data Science (formerly known as Computer Science and Statistics) (CC, GS)” respectively. More information about Special Majors can be found at https://barnard.edu/degreerequirements.
If you are interested in pursuing an IS or DS degree at Barnard, please contact me directly at [email protected] to set up an appointment. If you are interested in IS, please be prepared to discuss your proposed concentration and/or your post-graduation plans.
What resources/groups/classes are available for students? interested in Design/UI/UX?
- Design at Columbia is a student-run group that focuses on UI/UX
- The Columbia Build Lab connects MBA founders with an idea to talented Columbia undergraduates who can help create and scale that idea into a minimum viable product
- The Athena Digital Design Agency teaches students how to build simple, beautiful websites for businesses
- List of Design/UX/UI classes at Barnard and Columbia
How do I start doing research with you?
Check out the “join us” page on the BarnardHCI website!