General Information

What is Computer Science

The Computing Sciences Accreditation Board defines Computer Science as follows:

"Computer Science is the body of knowledge concerned with computers and computation. It has theoretical, experimental, and design components and includes:

1. theories for understanding computing devices, programs, and systems;
2. experimentation for the development and testing of concepts;
3. design methodology, algorithms, and tools for practical realization; and
4. methods of analysis for verifying that these realizations meet requirements."

Faculty

The CHICO Computer Science Program benefits from CSU, Chico's Computer Science faculty, an experienced group of scholars and professionals with a variety of specialties. The breadth of faculty expertise is evident from the many courses offered on varied topics: programming languages, operating systems, systems analysis, software engineering, computer networks, artificial intelligence, object-oriented methodologies, numerical analysis, computer graphics, database management, compiler theory, microprocessors, data communications, and distributed systems.

Career Outlook

The computer has enabled society to keep abreast of the increasing need for more and better information, opening up a wide range of jobs, such as application programmers, systems programmers, systems analysts, and others. Given the current expansion of science and technology, employment of trained computer scientists is expected to remain very high.

Fees

Course fees for all courses (live and Web-based) in the CHICO Computer Science Program are $1,675 per student per 3-unit course.

Your employer may offer some form of tuition reimbursement. Many human resource departments can provide information on this common benefit. Commercial education loans may also be available, check with your financial institution. State and federal financial aid is NOT available for this program.