The computer science program offers a solid foundation in software, systems and theory while offering elective courses in Artificial Intelligence, Internet Technologies, Databases, Graphics and more.

Computer Science is becoming increasingly broad, with many different sub-disciplines and inter-disciplinary relationships with other fields. To help students navigate the rich offerings, the department has defined a number of tracks, each of which provides guidelines for students to see how different elective courses can fit together into a coherent theme. Specifically, each track constrains the elective choices, typically requiring students following that track to take specific courses for their electives. A track may also recommend certain electives that are deemed important but not critical to the track.

Note that tracks are not mutually exclusive; that is, it is possible to choose a set of elective courses that satisfy more than one track. The tracks available include: Computing Concepts and Themes; Computer and Software Systems; Computer Security; Software Engineering and Information Management; Graphics and Vision; and Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science. While most graduates work in a related occupation and many obtain an advanced degree, others choose another direction.

Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.

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• See the Occupational Outlook Handbook for additional career information.