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STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE IN THE USA
Why Study Computer Science?
Computer Science covers a wide range of topics, primarily focused on programming and software development. Studying Computer Science opens opportunities to work in many industries, especially the technology and software sector, which has advanced the world in every part of life over the last 40 years.
- Intakes
Undergraduate: Fall, Winter, & Spring
Graduate: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer - Length
Undergraduate: 4 years
Graduate: 2 years
Check our academic and English language entry requirements
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Reasons for Studying Computer Science at DePaul
Computer Science is taught in the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) in downtown Chicago. CDM is located within the technology and business districts of the city, offering you the freedom to attend industry events, build a network and gain work experience with a local or international company.
At DePaul University, graduates of Computer Science programs have a high employment rate. 31% of Computer Science BS students completed an internship while at DePaul, and 89% of undergraduate Computer Science students who graduated in 2023 were employed, continuing their education, or pursuing other goals within 6 months of graduation. As for graduate students, 92% of Computer Science MS students who graduated in 2023 were employed, continuing their education, or pursuing other goals within 6 months of graduation.
As part of your studies you will study programming and software, as well as other areas of modern computing, including data, gaming, and robotics.
DEGREES OFFERED
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree (Available concentrations in Game Systems and Software Development)
SAMPLE COURSES
- Data Structures in Java
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics
- Multiplayer Game Development
- Object-oriented Software Development
- Technical Writing
- User Interface Architecture and Development
DEGREES OFFERED
International students may complete a Computer Science MS degree at DePaul University and choose from a variety of areas of specialized study: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Database Systems, Game and Real-Time Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Software and Systems Development, or Software Engineering.
SAMPLE COURSES
- Applied Algorithms and Structures
- Concepts of Programming Languages
- Data Structures
- Database Technologies
- Discrete Structures for Computer Science
- Distributed Systems
- Introduction to Programming
- Object-Oriented Software Development
- Systems