Undergraduate

General Information

For undergraduate students, the Computer Science Department offers a program leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Computer Science. The B.S. program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/ (ABET is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology).

The courses in the computer science program are designed to teach the foundations of computing rather than a particular technology, so that the student is prepared to change with changing technology. Courses use a variety of programming languages, with introductory courses using Java and further coursework that can include C++, PHP, and other languages. A variety of platforms, including both Windows and Unix/Linux machines are used in coursework. For a complete listing of our B.S. program’s educational objectives and student outcomes, see our statement of Program Design: Goals, Program Objectives, and Program Outcomes.

The B.S. program is a popular and thriving program, having grown from 131 majors in Fall 2008 to 653 majors in Fall 2023, with 119 degrees awarded in the 2022-2023 academic year. For historical trends and up-to-date figures on headcount and degrees awarded for every major at UNCG, please see the UNCG Factbook.

The job market in computer science is strong. A student completing the degree with good grades can successfully compete for high-paying jobs as a systems programmer or analyst, applications programmer, systems support staff member, technical staff member, or similar position. Use this link to see a partial list of companies employing UNCG graduates. Students are also prepared to enter graduate programs in computer science.

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