Computer Science Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Learn the skills vital to maintaining the continual development of the virtual world and the possibilities for human interaction with it.

With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Frostburg State University, you can take your place in the ever-evolving field of computer programming and learn to create computer programs with languages like C++ and Java. Or, you can use your degree to develop software, designing programs on a broader scale to interact with the human element.

With a B.S. in computer science, you’ll be prepared to become a computer specialist, a profession where you’ll format programs to work on an increasing variety of platforms, including web and cloud-based services. Earn your degree at FSU to add immense value to your résumé and set you up for a range of career opportunities in the tech field!

Real-World Applications of Your Computer Science Major

Want to test your skills in a real-life setting? Through internship opportunities, you can put your education into action and gain real-world experience using the skills you’ve acquired at Frostburg State.

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Program Requirements

Computer Science Degree Highlights

  • Four-year plan
    Browse the basics, then dive deeper. The four-year plan for the computer science major includes courses in the foundations of math, computer science, digital logic and data structure and analysis. Once you’ve spent time mastering these subjects, you’ll dive even deeper into more advanced topics like programming language principles, operating systems, parallel computing and theory of computation.

  • Learn in dynamic facilities
    Our CS majors will study in the Gira Center for Communication and Information Technologies, a dynamic new facility designed around the needs of modern computer science and communication students. You can also get more involved on campus with Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the computer science honor society or the student-led Computer Club.

  • Build a network of knowledge
    W    ant to hone your math skills and add valuable experience to your résumé? With a mathematics minor, you can create deeper connections between your computer science knowledge and more advanced principles of mathematics. You can also explore the other complementary minor offerings at Frostburg State.

  • Practical experiences
    Master the skills you’ll use in the workplace. What you learn in the B.S. in computer science program is what you’ll need to perform the job functions of a wide range of professions within the computing field. Outside of traditional classroom lectures, you’ll have practical experience with the systems and tools you’ll encounter in the real world.

What can I do with a computer science degree?

$93,000

Median pay for computer programmers (BLS 2021)

Related Occupations

Data Scientist

Software Developer

Computer Systems Analyst 

Computer Programmer

Job opportunities for computer science majors are boundless as demand increases for new software, devices and industry, like the vitalizing of healthcare records. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15 percent between 2021 and 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

What You'll Learn

In addition to a broad range of foundational general education coursework, as a computer science major, you'll also learn the basics of computer science and experience working with modern tools and programs. The B.S. in computer science degree will teach you:

  • To adapt to new innovations in the technological world and to familiarize yourself with the latest AIs, languages, tools and techniques in computer programming. You’ll also learn about computer ethics, an important aspect of the computing profession.
  • To develop your own capstone project that highlights your work in the program, including a portfolio of your professional vita, best examples of your research or program papers and other materials that showcase your hard work and achievement.

See the program course descriptions to find out more about what you’ll learn.

There are so many ways to get involved and create connections on campus. I’ve had so many great experiences here and hope that students come here and create some great experiences on their own.

Tasia Smith, Communication Studies Major; Graphic Design and Computer Information System Minors

Our CS Alumni

With all the hands-on experience you’ll gain in our program, it’s no wonder computer science graduates from Frostburg State University have gone on to do impressive things.

Job Titles

  • Computer Forensic Expert
  • IT Manager
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Server/Database Administrator
  • Software Engineer

Employers

  • Apple
  • Boeing
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Google
  • Lockheed Martin

As a computer science major, you can use your skills to develop a video game.

Jared Emerick, ʼ22 Frostburg State graduate, used Unity and Minimax to build a virtual chess game.

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Enter a dynamic and evolving career field with a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree from Frostburg State, you’ll be well equipped to enter the world of tech with a mastery of important programming tools and a skill set that makes you an asset to a wide variety of employers.

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