Computer Science, B.S.

The Computer Science program creates distinctive, meaningful pathways for integrating academic preparation with the hands-on knowledge and skills that will set you apart in the job market.

Educational Objectives

Our curriculum’s depth and breadth offers the comprehensive preparation in all aspects of the discipline, uniquely positioning you  to compete for top opportunities in the technology industry.

Our cohort programs (C++ and CSin3) are award winning and deliver a highly collaborative setting where you’ll work with other talented students on a structured pathway for academic and career success. 

Our extensive internships with leading tech companies and organizations provide exceptional opportunities forge powerful career connections and set yourself apart from graduates of other CS programs that aren’t in close proximity to Silicon Valley. 

Our opportunities for paid instructional student assistants will position you to get paid to help and tutor lower-grade students, while also further developing your hands-on experience and collaborating with professors.

Complete all of the following courses with a grade of C- or above:

• MATH 170 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 4
• CST 231 - Problm-Solving/Programng Units: 4
• CST 237 - Intro to Computer Architecture Units: 4
• CST 238 - Introduction to Data Structures Units: 4
• CST 300 - Major ProSeminar Units: 4
• CST 338 - Software Design Units: 4

Complete all of the following courses:

• MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
• CST 334 - Operating Systems Units: 4
• CST 370 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Units: 4
• CST 462S - Race, Gender, Class in the Digital World Units: 3
• CST 499 - Computer Science Capstone Units: 4

Complete one of the following courses:

• MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
• MATH 270 - Mathematics for Computing Units: 4

NETWORK & SECURITY CONCENTRATION

Complete all of the following courses:

• CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
• CST 312 - Network Security Units: 4
• CST 412 - Network Administration Units: 4

Complete twelve (12) units of the following elective coursework, not previously taken:

• CST 205 - Multimedia Design and Programming Units: 4
• CST 325 - Graphics Programming Units: 4
• CST 326 - Game Development Units: 4
• CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4
• CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems Units: 4
• CST 380 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Units: 4
• CST 383 - Introduction to Data Science Units: 4
• CST 438 - Software Engineering Units: 4

DATA SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

Complete all of the following courses:

• CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems Units: 4
• CST 383 - Introduction to Data Science Units: 4
• CST 463 - Advanced Machine Learning Units: 4

Complete twelve (12) units of the following elective coursework, not previously taken:

• CST 205 - Multimedia Design and Programming Units: 4
• CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
• CST 312 - Network Security Units: 4
• CST 325 - Graphics Programming Units: 4
• CST 326 - Game Development Units: 4
• CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4
• CST 380 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Units: 4

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CONCENTRATION

Complete all of the following courses:

• CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems Units: 4
• CST 438 - Software Engineering Units: 4

Complete one of the following courses:

• CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4
• CST 325 - Graphics Programming Units: 4
• CST 380 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Units: 4

Complete twelve (12) units of the following courses, not previously taken:

• CST 205 - Multimedia Design and Programming Units: 4
• CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
• CST 312 - Network Security Units: 4
• CST 325 - Graphics Programming Units: 4
• CST 326 - Game Development Units: 4
• CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4 
• CST 380 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Units: 4
• CST 383 - Introduction to Data Science Units: 4

GAME DEVELOPMENT CONCENTRATION

Complete all of the following courses:

• CST 325 - Graphics Programming Units: 4
• CST 326 - Game Development Units: 4

Complete one of the following courses:

• CST 426 - Advanced Game Development Units: 4
• CST 438 - Software Engineering Units: 4

Complete twelve (12) units of the following elective coursework, not previously taken:

• CST 205 - Multimedia Design and Programming Units: 4
• CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
• CST 312 - Network Security Units: 4
• CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4
• CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems Units: 4
• CST 380 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Units: 4
• CST 383 - Introduction to Data Science Units: 4
• CST 438 - Software Engineering Units: 4

GENERAL COMPUTER SCIENCE

Complete twenty-four (24) units from the following list of elective coursework, not previously taken:

• CST 205 - Multimedia Design and Programming Units: 4
• CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
• CST 312 - Network Security Units: 4
• CST 325 - Graphics Programming Units: 4
• CST 326 - Game Development Units: 4
• CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems Units: 4
• CST 380 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing Units: 4
• CST 383 - Introduction to Data Science Units: 4
• CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4
• CST 412 - Network Administration Units: 4
• CST 438 - Software Engineering Units: 4
• CST 463 - Advanced Machine Learning Units: 4

Our location on the central coast of Monterey Bay offers an unparalleled setting for your learning experience. You’ll benefit from our strong relationships with impressive institutions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), where you may engage in technologically advanced capstone projects such as ocean floor mapping, whale sound recognition, and expedition database modification.

And our location just an hour from Silicon Valley will position you to connect, network, and learn from the most accomplished and innovative technology thought-leaders in the world through workshops, guest speakers, and internship opportunities.

The program is highly focused on social inequality and injustice, and our students regularly engage in service learning opportunities to deepen their understanding of social, cultural, and civic aspects related to personal and professional identities.

Some of our service activities include refurbishing computers and making them available for low-income families for almost no cost, teaching community members how to use software to bridge the digital divide for underprivileged communities, creating digital marketing and ecommerce sites for small businesses and local farmers, and helping local schools secure and stabilize their computing networks.