The Department of Computer Science offers a variety of courses, such as: computer architecture, data structures and algorithms, automata theory, software engineering, computer graphics, computer networks, computer security, database design, data mining, machine learning, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and programming languages (including C, C++, Java, Assembly, Perl, PHP, Python and JavaScript). Texas State University Computer Science graduates can enter the workforce in fields like hardware manufacturing, software development, environment management, computer applications, aerospace, chemicals, and secondary school teaching.

Graduates of the program will have the ability to:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. • Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.