As technology becomes an increasingly important part of everyday lives, the disciplines of computer and electrical engineer and computer science are constantly changing. The department at California State University, Bakersfield has also expanded and evolved, so faculty can continue to provide students with the quality education they need to succeed in today’s challenging high-tech world.

The degree programs follow the standards set by the professional organizations ACM, IEEE, and ABET. Students in Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at CSU Bakersfield enjoy unique opportunities to utilize the world-class Robotics Laboratory and AI/Visualization Laboratory as well as other high-tech lab facilities.

Computer Science is the systematic study of algorithms that represent, transform, and transmit information. The field of computer science covers the full range of software and hardware applications that deal with operations on information.