Computer Science BS

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides a hands-on curriculum that prepares students for careers in the software and technology industries. Graduates enjoy the strong reputation of hitting the ground running—being productive employees right from the start.The degree prepares students for a wide range of fulfilling careers from software development to managing the computing systems of large companies. All the giant tech companies (and hundreds of smaller companies) employ California State University, Chico computer science alumni. The program is designed so students without any programming experience can succeed and start a career at a premier tech company.

International students applying for freshman admission must have graduated from a college-preparatory high school program and must not have completed or attempted any college or university coursework after high school graduation. Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) on the U.S. 4.0 grading scale. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission, although submitting higher-level test scores may help students qualify for higher-level English and/or mathematics courses.