Program Overview

Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science is part of the College of Science at San José State University.

Programs

The department offers various programs, including:

• BS in Computer Science
• BS in CS and Linguistics
• BS in Data Science
• MS in Bioinformatics
• MS in Computational Linguistics
• MS in Computer Science
• MS in Data Science
• Bioinformatics Minor
• Computer Science Minor
• Certificates in Artificial Intelligence
• Certificates in Cybersecurity

BS in Data Science

The BS in Data Science program has specific requirements and guidelines for students.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When can I start the process of changing my major?
  1. You must be a matriculated student.
  2. Attend a change of major workshop.
  3. Must meet all eligibility requirements.
  4. Must apply by deadline.
• What are the requirements to change majors? Please request a Change of Major informational package.
• How many units can I have? In order to change majors, you must have fewer than 90 units. If you have 90 units, you are not eligible.
• Can I take lower division classes at a community college? Yes, but please make sure to look at the articulation agreements to ensure they can transfer over to San Jose State.
• I took some AP tests, what classes do my tests cover? First, make sure to send your AP test scores to SJSU.

Course Articulation

Course-to-course articulation and GE breadth are considered for transfer students. It is essential to send transcripts from the community college once grades have been posted to SJSU.

Research Areas

The department is involved in various research areas, including:

• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Bioinformatics
• Computational Linguistics

Faculty and Administration

The department consists of experienced faculty members and staff who are dedicated to providing a high-quality education to students.

Student Resources

Students have access to various resources, including:

• Scholarships
• Advising
• Grade dispute resolution
• Office hours
• CS Study Lab (free tutoring)
• Student jobs
• Success resources
• Forms
• Course syllabi
• Course offering patterns
• Impaction information

Clubs and Events

The department hosts various clubs and events, including:

• CS student clubs
• CS talks
• Events

College of Science

The College of Science at San José State University offers a range of programs, including:

• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Graduate Studies
• Health and Human Sciences
• Information, Data and Society
• Humanities and the Arts
• Professional Education
• Science
• Social Sciences