Computer Science, BS

The computer science degree program is applied in nature and is designed to prepare students to begin or advance computing careers in business, industry, government, or education, or to pursue further study in computer science. The curriculum is oriented towards technical competencies required of a computer professional with emphasis on the development, evaluation, and integration of software systems.

Program Details

The mission of the computer science program is to educate undergraduate and graduate students in the principles of computer science and to extend the understanding and use of those principles by conducting research and service in support of the people and economy of south Texas, the state of Texas as a whole, and the nation, consistent with the program’s function within a Hispanic-serving institution.

Undergraduate Degree Option Worksheets

• Systems Programming Option (SYPO)
  • Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
• Cyber Security and Infrastructure Option (CSIF)
• Game Programming Option (GMPR)
• Information Systems Option (ISYS)