Program Overview

Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science is part of the College of Science at San Josť 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

MS in Computer Science

The MS in Computer Science program provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in computer science. The program includes:

• Sample Curriculum
• How to Apply
• MSCS Requirements for Graduation
• MSCS FAQ
• Policies
• Why MSCS?

Example Course of Study for MSCS Program

Below is an example sequence of classes one could take at SJSU to obtain a Master's in Computer Science:

1st Year Fall

• CS 200W Graduate Technical Writing
• CS 247 Advanced Computer Architecture
• CS 255 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

1st Year Spring

• CS 157C NoSQL Database Systems
• CS 249 Distributed Computing
• CS 256 Topics in Artificial Intelligence

2nd Year Fall

• CS 175 Mobile Device Development
• CS 265 Cryptography and Computer Security
• CS 297 Preparation for Writing Project

2nd Year Spring

• CS 274 Topics in Web Intelligence
• CS 298 Master's Writing Project

Faculty and Administration

The department has a faculty with research areas in various fields of computer science, including:

• CS Faculty
• CS Faculty Research Areas
• CS Lecturers
• CS Staff
• Retired/Emeritus Faculty
• Student and Faculty Accomplishments

Research and Industry Partners

The department has research and industry partnerships, including:

• Research and Industry Partners
• IAB Members Bio

Student Resources

The department provides various resources for students, including:

• Scholarships
• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students
• Permission Number Policy
• Advising
• Grade Dispute
• Office Hours
• CS Study Lab (Free Tutoring)
• Student Jobs
• Success Resources
• Forms
• Course Syllabi
• Course Offering Patterns
• Impaction

Clubs and Events

The department has various clubs and events, including:

• CS Student Clubs
• CS Talks
• Events