Program Overview

Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate (CSPB) Program

The Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate (CSPB) program is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a field other than computer science and wish to pursue a career in computer science. The program provides a comprehensive education in computer science, covering topics such as programming, data structures, algorithms, computer systems, and software engineering.

Program Requirements

• CSPB 1000: Computer Science as a Field of Work and Study
• CSPB 1300: Computer Science 1: Starting Computing
• CSPB 2270: Computer Science 2: Data Structures
• CSPB 2400: Computer Systems
• CSPB 2820: Linear Algebra with Computer Science Applications
• CSPB 2824: Discrete Structures
• CSPB 3010: Intensive Programming Workshop
• CSPB 3022: Introduction to Data Science with Probability and Statistics
• CSPB 3104: Algorithms
• CSPB 3112: Professional Development in Computer Science
• CSPB 3155: Principles of Programming Languages
• CSPB 3202: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• CSPB 3287: Design and Analysis of Database Systems
• CSPB 3302: Introduction to Robotics
• CSPB 3308: Software Development Methods and Tools
• CSPB 3403: Introduction to CyberSecurity for a Converged World
• CSPB 3702: Cognitive Science
• CSPB 3753: Design and Analysis of Operating Systems
• CSPB 3832: Natural Language Processing
• CSPB 4122: Information Visualization
• CSPB 4502: Data Mining
• CSPB 4622: Machine Learning
• CSPB 4830: Special Topics in Applied Computer Science
• CSPB 4900: Upper Division, Undergraduate Level Independent Study

Program Details

• The program is designed for students with little to no experience in computing or programming.
• The program covers a wide range of topics in computer science, including programming, data structures, algorithms, computer systems, and software engineering.
• The program includes a variety of courses, such as introductory programming, data structures, computer systems, and software engineering.
• The program also includes courses in specialized areas, such as artificial intelligence, database systems, and cybersecurity.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in computer science and prepare them for a career in the field.

Admission Criteria

• Students must have completed a bachelor's degree in a field other than computer science.
• Students must have a strong academic record and a desire to pursue a career in computer science.
• Students must meet the program's prerequisites, which include a course in programming and a course in discrete mathematics.

Tuition Fees

• The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credits taken.
• The program is designed to be completed in two years, and the tuition fees are estimated to be around $20,000 per year for in-state students and $30,000 per year for out-of-state students.

Research Areas

• The program includes research areas in artificial intelligence, database systems, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
• The program also includes research areas in human-computer interaction, data mining, and machine learning.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in computer science and prepare them for a career in research and development.