Computer Science (BS)
Combine your interest in gaming and building computers with a strong technical foundation to earn a degree in computer science at East Texas A&M. Our program prepares you for various computer science careers, including application software development, software engineering, system design and web development.
Turn Your Love of Computers Into a Career
Upon completion of this program, you will be well-prepared to enter the workforce in the rapidly growing field of computer science. This program offers opportunities for a strong technical foundation in a wide variety of computer science careers, including application software development, software engineering, system design and web development. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with prominent global scientists and engineers.
See Yourself Succeed With a Degree in Computer Science
Technical Foundation
Build a solid foundation for career success that includes mathematics, algorithms, computer architecture, software engineering and introductory networking solutions.
Career Readiness
A degree in computer information systems will help prepare you for high-paying, in-demand careers. Expand your career with a wide range of interesting and rewarding positions in a multitude of sectors.
Solve Problems
Identify and formulate computational problems in terms of a mathematical model. Learn common solution patterns that allow you to address problems and map them to unique computational challenges.
ABET Accredited
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. ABET accreditation signifies that a program meets rigorous academic standards set by the accreditor. Graduating from an accredited program means you'll receive a quality education that prepares you for building a safer, more sustainable world. Learn more about our accreditation by viewing our graduation data and program standards. The result of these standards are laid out in our Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A degree in computer science offers the opportunity to:
- Prepare for a variety of demands in the vast computer science field.
- Gain the strong technical foundation required for computer science careers.
- Analyze, design, implement and evaluate computer-based solutions.
- Be trained on modern equipment related to operating systems, communications, databases, simulation, networks and information security.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the global and local societal impact of computing, including professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
Careers
Computer Science students are able to analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. You can become a highly valued network engineer or application software developer with ideas for smarter research and development. Graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly into the market when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, internships are an important part of your education experience. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Student Career Preparedness and offer opportunities for East Texas A&M computer science students.
Minors
- Math
- Physics
What You Will Learn
Through challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers, this program will prepare you for specific jobs, including systems analysis, application software development, software engineering, or computer engineering in a wide range of organizations and industries.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Foundation courses, including Integrated Science, Elementary Statistical Methods and Math for Business Applications
- Core computer science courses, including Introduction to Computing, Data Structures and Algorithms, Programming Fundamentals II and Introduction to Computer Science and Programming.
Featured Courses
Student Organizations
The goal of Epsilon Delta Pi is to encourage excellence in computer science by promoting the computer science profession, by giving recognition to computer scientists who display professional achievement and quality of character, and by supporting those who work together to bond interested students.
The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the arts, science, engineering, and application of information technology. ACM serves both professional and public interests by fostering the open exchange of information and by promoting the highest professional and ethical standards
Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
- 903.886.5409
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- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011