Program Overview
Computer Engineering Program
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering (CMPE) is offered by the Department of Computer Engineering at San José State University. This program goes beyond programming to include engineering methodologies and hands-on project experience, preparing students to become engineers, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Program Description
The curriculum integrates concepts and hands-on practice using the latest developments in emerging technologies, design, verification, implementation, and computer systems applications to provide students with advanced hardware and software skills. Course topics range from computer hardware design and embedded systems to software design and construction of real-time systems, virtual systems, and enterprise software.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Program Education Objectives, Outcomes, and Goals
The program has specific education objectives, outcomes, and goals that are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in computer engineering.
Program Requirements
- Course Requirements: As specified in the University Catalog
- Four Year Plan: A sample 4-year plan is available
- Prerequisite Charts: Current charts are available in pdf format
- Technical Electives: Available for students to choose from
- Course Articulation: SJSU Articulation and ASSIST are used for course articulation
- General Education: The Engineering Student Success Center provides guidance on general education requirements
- Substitutions: Available in pdf format
Advising
For more information about BSCMPE advising, students can visit the undergraduate advising page.
Student Forms
- Change of Major: Department Change of Major (CoM) Policy and FAQ are available
- University Guidelines & Forms: Available for students to access
Probation and Disqualification
- Probation, Disqualification, and Reinstatement: Policies and procedures are in place for students who are on probation or disqualified
- Department Major Probation/DQ Policy: Available in pdf format, Spring 2016
- Amendment to Department Major Probation/DQ Policy: Available in pdf format, Spring 2017
- Major Probation and Major DQ: Policies and procedures are in place for students who are on major probation or disqualified
- Major GPA: Available in pdf format
- Reinstatement: Department uses change of major policy for reinstatement
FAQ
- BSCMPE Frequently Asked Questions: Available for students to access
Academics
BS in Computer Engineering
- BSCMPE FAQ: Available for students to access
- Probation-general: Policies and procedures are in place for students who are on probation
- Program-Education-Objectives: Available for students to access
- BSCMPE Technical Electives: Available for students to choose from
- BSCMPE ABET: Accreditation information is available
- FAQs BS CMPE and BS SE Change of Major Policy: Available for students to access
- BSCMPE Probation: Policies and procedures are in place for students who are on probation
BS in Software Engineering
- Available for students to access
MS in Computer Engineering
- Available for students to access
MS in Software Engineering
- Available for students to access
MS in Artificial Intelligence
- Available for students to access
Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate Program
- Available for students to access
Courses
- Available for students to access
Research
Research Areas
- AI and ML
- Data Science
- Embedded & Computer Systems
- Autonomous & Robotic Systems
- Networks, Security & IoT
- Software System & Enterprise Software
- Cloud Computing & Virtualization
Research Grants
- NSF RINGS: Available for students to access
Resources
College of Engineering HPC
- Available for students to access
Student Organizations
- Available for students to access
Graduation
- Available for students to access
For Alumni
- Available for alumni to access
IAB Members
- Available for IAB members to access
Advance Registration
- Available for students to access
Student Resources
- Available for students to access
CyberSummerCamp
- Available for students to access
Career Opportunities
- Available for students to access
Faculty Resources
- Available for faculty to access
TA Positions
- Available for students to access