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

Example Course of Study for MSDS Program

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

1st Year Fall

• CS 200W Graduate Technical Writing
• MATH 164 Mathematical Statistics
• CS 156 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

1st Year Spring

• MATH 261A Regression Theory and Methods
• An elective preapproved by the Program Coordinator
• CS 274 Topics in Web Intelligence

2nd Year Fall

• CS 271 Topics in Machine Learning
• MATH 250 Mathematical Data Visualization
• CS 297 Preparation for Writing Project

2nd Year Spring

• CS 157A Introduction to Database Management Systems
• MATH 252 Cluster Analysis
• CS 298 Master's Writing Project

MS in Data Science

The MS in Data Science program has the following components:

• Example Course of Study for MSDS Program
• MSDS Admission Requirements
• MSDS FAQ

Research Areas

The department has various research areas, including:

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

Faculty and Administration

The department consists of:

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

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