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Computer Scientists play key roles in many walks of life in today’s society.
Graduates of the program work in many different areas such as; application programmer, network designer, database administrator, information technologist, game development and many others. Computer science related jobs are among the 10 fastest growing careers that show a lot of promise and opportunity for growth. Majors complete a core of basic computer science courses that includes the study of programming and algorithms, data structures, database concepts, computer architecture and organization, programming languages, compilers, operating systems and software engineering. Important courses in closely related fields, e.g., discrete mathematics, digital logic design, scientific computation and probability and statistics are also taken. Computer science students are required to study all aspects of computing, including hardware, software and theory.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have strong skills in math and science.
- Enjoy working with computers and technology.
- Are a creative problem solver.
- Are generally interested in how things work.
- Like the challenge of learning new things.
Career Opportunities
- Information assurance software developer
- Operating systems and network administrator
- Software engineer
- Computer support specialist
- Information technology consultant
Recent Employers
- Daktronics
- IBM
- Raven
- SGT-EROS
- General Dynamics
Internship Opportunities
- Daktronics
- IBM
- SGT-EROS
- Wells Fargo
- Raven
Suggested Certificates
Suggested Minors
Suggested Accelerated Programs
Clubs and Organizations
- ACM
- UPE (Upsilon Pi Epsilon, CS Honors)
- Robotics
- Gaming
Undecided or still deciding on a major and future career?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. The exploratory studies program may be a good fit if you are unsure of your major and career focus. Entering the university in the exploratory studies program will help you gain confidence and valuable insights on majors and minors available at SDSU and future career choices.
In addition, FOCUS 2 Career, a self-guided assessment, education and career planning program, will help you reflect on your values, interests, personality traits and skills to provide valuable insight as you explore major and career choices. SDSU students may access FOCUS 2 Career by using their student email and password. After completing FOCUS 2 Career, you may find it helpful to discuss your results with a career coach in the Office of Career Development.