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School of Computing

Discover Montclair’s School of Computing, where hands-on labs, accredited programs and industry partnerships prepare you to solve real-world problems and lead in an AI-driven world.

Transformative Computing Education

We’ll prepare you for careers in software development, cybersecurity, data science, AI and more, while you explore emerging technologies and solve real problems that matter to you.

  • Explore emerging technologies while solving real problems that matter to you.
  • Team up with students and faculty from fields like health, engineering and security fields to build creative, interdisciplinary projects.
  • Get hands-on experience in smart classrooms and specialized labs using the same tools that companies use.
  • Study in ABET-accredited Computer Science and Information Technology programs that stand out on your resume.
  • Join faculty research clusters in areas like AI, data science and software reliability, even as an undergraduate.
  • Connect with industry partners and an active advisory council that help you find internships and career opportunities.
  • Graduate with a strong portfolio, real-world experience and a network that helps you launch your tech career.

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Why Choose the School of Computing?

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Research Clusters

Dive into six research clusters that connect AI, data science, software reliability, health tech and more. You can join interdisciplinary teams that link computing with fields like health and engineering.

Specialized Labs Bring Computing to Life

Get hands-on in specialized labs where you can explore networking, robotics, sensing and AI.

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Networking - Cybersecurity Lab

Design, test and secure networks using industry-grade Cisco equipment while you practice defending against real-world cyber threats.

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Collaborative Robotics and Smart Systems Laboratory (CRoSS Lab)

Experiment with robotic arms and smart systems and see how coding and hardware come together to solve problems in the physical world.

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Computational Sensing Laboratory

Work with advanced sensing and computing tools to capture and analyze data from the world around you.

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Montclair (Embodied) AI Hub

Join an interdisciplinary AI community that connects students, faculty and industry to build AI solutions for real challenges.

Our Programs

Explore emerging technologies and solve real problems. Our programs and certificates prepare you for careers in software development, cybersecurity, data science, AI and more.

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Degrees and 4+1 Programs

Combined 4+1 Programs

Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years by pairing your undergraduate major with a related graduate program. These 4+1 options save you time and money while you build a powerful credential for tech careers. Options include: Computer Science (Combined BS/MS), Computer Science/Cybersecurity (Combined BS/MS), Computer Science/Data Science (Combined BS/MS), Information Technology/Cybersecurity (Combined BS/MS), Information Technology/Data Science (Combined BS/MS).

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Certificates and Future Pathways

We offer short programs to help you quickly add in-demand skills to any major. Start with today’s options in Game Programming and get ready for new certificates in AI Systems, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity, anticipated in Fall 2026.

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Student Spotlight

See how a Computer Science major turned AI research into a national scholarship.

Joseph David Quinn‑Vitabile works in a server room, surrounded by network cables and equipment.
“The opportunities that are available for getting involved in research as an undergrad and for just talking and meeting with the professors are really helpful for considering your future.”

Joseph David Quinn‑Vitabile ’26

Major: Computer Science; Minor: Physics

Winner, 2025 Goldwater Scholarship

See how Joseph uses AI
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School of Computing

The School of Computing strives to deliver high-quality computing education and research that fosters innovation, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving.