Department of Computer Science

The demand for programmers, software and app developers, cybersecurity experts and other information technology professionals has never been greater.

In our department, you will learn the programming and other technological skills you need to succeed in a wide variety of computer science career fields. You will also gain the practical hands-on experience that will give you a head start once you graduate.

Degrees

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science
This degree covers all aspects of computer science and is also flexible so you can specialize in the areas that interest you the most. By completing specific four-course blocks within your degree plan, you can also earn additional certificate credentials in Computer Game Development, Web and Mobile Development, or Cybersecurity Technologies.

Graduate

Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science
This degree can be tailored for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science or software engineering, and it can be completed totally online.

Minors

Computer Science Minor
Computer science is a popular minor among math and physics majors because they can benefit from learning to write their own software. It is also a common minor among management information systems majors in the Norris-Vincent College of Business.

Cybersecurity Systems Minor
Broaden your understanding of cybersecurity, develop practical technical skills with hands-on labs and projects, and prepare for industry-wide jobs in cybersecurity. The cybersecurity systems minor is open to computer science and other majors.

Digital Bytes

New Master’s Degrees in Computer Science and Public Health

A laptop computer with code on the screen.

Jul 9

Computer Science Research Team Receives TEES Award

Jun 30

Computer Science Graduate

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<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “It’s really hard for undergraduates to get research opportunities at other universities. If you do research, often you can’t do other things. Whereas at ASU, they want you to do research; they want you to branch out; they want you to ask questions and push yourself.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg" alt="Student giving a cow a shot" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> “In the Ag Department, there’s a lot more hands-on learning then most universities because of the smaller class sizes. You’re actually getting to interact and do things with the animals, do things on the ranch.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/trevor">Trevor Schwartz</a></strong>, agribusiness</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg" alt="Student smiling at the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I’m reminded daily that attending ASU was the right decision for me.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Trevor Bills</strong>, Class of 2024</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.jpg" alt="Student smiling at another student" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “ASU has the most diverse students and the most positive, as well. Becoming a part of student organizations has definitely helped me create the ‘college life!’”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Catherine Guerra</strong>, Class of 2021, Border and Homeland Security</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg" alt="Student giving a cow a shot" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> “I chose Angelo State because of the nationally-ranked academic programs and the ability to graduate debt free.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/trevor">Trevor Schwartz</a></strong>, agribusiness</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.jpg" alt="Students talking" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I think the geoscience program at Angelo State does a great job at preparing students for a job in the geoscience industry, which is really important to most students in this region.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Cheyenne Hibbitts</strong>, Class of 2021, Geoscience</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Most of my friends are from ROTC. I can’t think of a better group of people for forming those really close ties. I know that they have my back, and they know I have their back as well. Those relationships really kept me constantly invested.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.jpg" alt="Students displaying the Ram Hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “The first time I was ever on campus, I was already registering for classes. I’ve been so grateful to be a part of the Ram Fam. This is a place where you can be yourself and grow.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Hannah Cooper</strong>, Classes of 2020 and 2021, Animal Science</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “We pride ourselves on the fact that we are a cadet-run detachment. Most of the planning and training and teaching is decided by cadets.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My goal with college was that my family wouldn’t have to pay for any of it. Thanks to ASU’s scholarships, I haven’t had to pay a cent out of my own pocket.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Hope Jenson</strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.jpg" alt="Student holding up the Ram Hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Professor Tiger opened my eyes as to how many different moving parts there are to running a company. My internship allowed me to gain real experience in the business world before I even graduate.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Ashlyn Lerma</strong>, Class of 2022, Finance</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,265,2411,2676/43065_IMG_8417.rev.1602794775.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,265,2411,2676/43065_IMG_8417.rev.1602794775.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,265,2411,2676/43065_IMG_8417.rev.1602794775.jpg" alt="Student smiling into the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “As a transfer student, this is my first semester at Angelo State. I am enjoying all aspects of the experience.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Price Tarbet</strong>, History</p></div></div></div>
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<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/679,0,3416,2734/43807_COM_6236.rev.1602882970.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/679,0,3416,2734/43807_COM_6236.rev.1602882970.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/679,0,3416,2734/43807_COM_6236.rev.1602882970.jpg" alt="Students posing displaying ram hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I love working here at ASU because we care about students, and we want them to succeed and be better.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Raegan Strain</strong>, Office Coordinator, Residential Programs</p></div></div></div>

Around the Department

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study computer science.

State-of-the-Art Labs

Gain the hands-on experience you need in our multiple computer labs. They are highlighted by our Entertainment Computing Lab that features high-speed computers with the latest in graphics cards, development software, sound editing software, video equipment, 3-D painting and more.

Student Jobs

Get even more practical experience as a tutor or as an assistant in one of our campus computer labs. You could also work part-time for our IT Department.

Scholarships

Several scholarships are available for students majoring in Computer Science. Check out the scholarships page for eligibility and application information.

Summer Code Camp

Every summer, our department hosts a free Summer Code Camp for local and area junior high and high school students. You could help shape the computer science professionals of tomorrow.