Computer Science & Engineering

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The goal of the Computer Science & Engineering Department is to provide students with courses that develop the 21st century skills needed to be ready for college and beyond.

OBJECTIVES

Students will develop an understanding of computers, the design of computers, and computational processes.
Students will be able to demonstrate the processes needed for handling and manipulating information.
Students will be able to design and test solutions to problems in the world.
Students will be able to utilize computer technology and software that will increase their technical skills.
Students will be able to work collaboratively and communicate their findings with others.

REQUIREMENTS

One credit in CSE is required for graduation. All freshmen are required to take CSE Computer Science Applications, which earns .5 credit (unless they complete a skills survey and portfolio at admission and are determined to be capable of advancing to a higher level CSE course). Students may select any of the other CSE courses listed to fulfill the other .5 credit.

COMPUTER ESSENTIALS AND OPERATING SYSTEMS WITH INTERNSHIP

In 2025, SJA established a partnership with Dell Technologies to offer the first technician certification courses in the state of Missouri, in conjunction with an internship at the Student Help Desk in the Technology Office. In this course, students will:

diagnose and repair hardware issues, specifically for Dell laptops
identify the components of a laptop and fix common malfunctions
learn troubleshooting techniques for Microsoft and Google products
develop problem-solving abilities in operating systems and applications
practice skills and learn customer service through an internship in the Technology Office

Students who choose additional semesters of the CEOS course can pursue independent study of tech-related content, such as game design or cybersecurity, and can earn further certification.

More Information About our CSE Program 2026-27 Curriculum Guide

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The following co-curricular activities are available in this discipline.

Artificial Intelligence Awareness Club
Computer Science Honor Society
e-Nabling the Future
Engineering Club
JoeBotics
Rocket Club
St. Joe Codes
St. Joe Studios
SWENext
The Voice Student Newspaper

joebotics

JoeBotics, St. Joseph’s Academy’s robotics program, was established in the 2013-2014 school year. This is the ninth season that JoeBotics is competing at the FIRST Technical Challenge level. Each year FTC presents a new game for the season, and the team works together to design, build, program, and test a robot to meet the challenges of the game. During the first eight years of the JoeBotics program, the team advanced to the Missouri State Championship seven times, and won numerous individual and team awards. The program has expanded to include a second team.

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