Undergraduate

Would you like to create the next level of software for a popular computer game or design a program to run an aircraft flight simulator? Does everything about the world of E-commerce and the Internet excite you? Then, computer science is the career for you.

Cal State LA's Department of Computer Science will prepare you for careers involving the design of computer systems and their applications to science and industry. Students who complete the degree program will be well qualified for high-paying jobs in a field with unprecedented demand for men and women who are trained in computer software skills. With recent, rapid advances in computer hardware and software technology, computer science offers some of the most dynamic job opportunities available today. You can choose a challenging, fulfilling career from a wide selection of specialties such as computer networks, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, database systems, systems analysis, and distributed systems.

The Department of Computer Science bachelor's degree program provides an excellent foundation in all areas of computer science by stressing theory and practice. In addition, the program offers a solid base for students who intend to pursue graduate study and a general background for students interested in scientific or systems programming or other areas of computer science. Our curriculum is taught by faculty with extensive industry expertise in small classes that facilitate individual attention to enhance your learning experience. From theory to experimentation to practice, you'll learn to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. This hands-on approach to learning will prepare you for the next step in your career development, whether immediate employment upon graduation or entrance into an advanced degree program.