Computer Science at Illinois State gives you strong skills in software development. We also provide a background in computational theory, design, hardware and operating systems.

The complete General Education Program consists of 13 courses (39 semester hours). Because of laboratory or recitation requirements, some courses are listed as four or five credit hours in this catalog.

The Computer Science major prepares students to solve modern computing problems by providing a strong background in theory, design, hardware, and systems along with significant software …

Computer Science at Illinois State gives you strong skills in software development. We also provide a background in computational theory, design, hardware and operating systems.

Computer scientists are usually programmers, often designing and writing sophisticated code. They may write either applications, like spreadsheets, mobile applications, and games, or systems software, …

Course work focuses on both theory and hands on experience that will prepare students as software programmers and developers with strong skill sets in math, logic, and science. Students enrolling in …

These three general education programs have different requirements and affect only certain types of students. The first way is to complete Illinois State University's General Education Program (see …

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog Sample Plan of Study for Major in Computer Science, General Computer Science Sequence (B.S.) Home Catalog Computer Science, General Computer Science …

The Accelerated General Computer Science Sequence is a pathway into the master's program in Computer Science. Accelerated degree programs offer high-achieving students the opportunity to …

Having related experience is critical to most employers that hire computer science majors. Obtain an internship, co-op, or part-time job in a relevant area to increase employability.