Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Computer Science] From San Francisco State University

The primary mission of the Department of Computer Science is to prepare students for employment as computer specialists in the software development and computer manufacturing industries and for continued study toward advanced degrees. The department offers a broad curriculum covering the major areas of the computing discipline, integrated with soft skills such as teamwork and written/oral communication; students also gain experience working in group projects. Students are exposed to the fundamentals of computing architecture and computing theory, and focus their studies on the areas of software and systems development. Faculty work directly with students to help them develop the skills and knowledge of computing professionals.

The Bachelor of Science program stresses a basic foundation in mathematics and physics, and a thorough study of the fundamentals of the discipline: software development, computer architecture, operating systems, programming languages, algorithms, and the theoretical foundations of computer science. A wide variety of elective courses such as mobile development, web/internet applications, bioinformatics, database systems, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, game development, and software engineering allow students to specialize in selected areas. Ethical and social issues of computing are discussed throughout the curriculum. Senior courses include group projects to better prepare students for future job markets. A number of skill-based courses have been added to provide necessary training in the latest software technologies.

Career Alternatives

• Mobile application developer
• Web and internet application developer
• Game developer
• Bioinformatics developer
• Software engineer
• Quality assurance engineer
• Manager of software development teams
• Systems programmer/administrator
• Computer network specialist
• System security and/or performance manager
• Application software designer
• Database designer/programmer/administrator
• Programmer in scientific or business applications