Computer Science

Bachelor of Science

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

BSArtificial Intelligence and ComputingDigital FluencyCreativity & InnovationIn-Person or Online
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Computing is everywhere: from manufacturing to advertising, from social life to sitting quietly with an e-book. What are the rules that govern the devices and networks that are so important in our daily lives? How do they work? Computer programs and services that we use every day are among the most complex artifacts ever constructed by humans. How can such complex systems be structured so that they are easily repaired or modified? 

The BS in Computer Science at DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media prepares students to answer such questions, providing them with the skills necessary to contribute to this vital aspect of our culture. Computer Science is a richly rewarding intellectual discipline that combines aspects of mathematics, science and engineering. Once students have mastered the basic vocabulary of algorithms, programming, and systems, a world of interdisciplinary opportunities become available—human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence and computational finance, to name a few—as well as applications across the arts and sciences.

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

Concentrations and Degree Requirements

Career Outcomes

Computer Science graduates from DePaul go on to work in a wide variety of industries. Almost every business can make use of new information technology ideas and applications for their systems.

Companies hiring our graduates include Allstate, Amazon, CNA, DeepMind, Federal Reserve Bank, JP Morgan Chase, GitHub, State Farm, Bosch, CME Group, Abbott Laboratories, Microsoft, and more.

Studying in Chicago

Our school is centrally located in the Loop, Chicago’s business district and home to offices of major companies in tech, insurance, banking, finance, and more. Many students take advantage of this by securing internships near campus.
 

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School of Computing Research
Our CS faculty perform research in a wide variety of areas, with projects funded by the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, NASA, and more. Students who are looking for hands-on experience and the opportunity to collaborate with faculty in their field of study are encouraged to pursue research opportunities at CDM.
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Student Organizations
CDM is home to a number of student organizations to fit your interests and career goals. The Computer Science Society (CSS) provides students the opportunity to collaborate on computer science-related projects, expand their computer science education, and hosts events like DemonHacks, our annual weekend-long hackathon. CSS’s goal is to build a community that computer science students can look to as a resource for academics, networking, career improvement, and enjoyment.
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Undergraduate Research Symposium
Research symposiums and showcases give undergraduate students the opportunity to engage the STEM community through poster presentations and research talks.

Capstone Classes

<div class="ck-content"><p class="feature--text">The CS degree has two capstone experiences for students, one in the sophomore year and the other in the senior year. The Sophomore Lab in Applied Computing introduces advanced concepts at an early stage. &nbsp;The Software Projects capstone course requires students to work together on a substantial project. Computer science is a collaborate field, and this capstone experience prepares students for the kind of collaboration they will find in the workplace.</p></div>

Faculty

At the School of Computing, you’ll connect personally with faculty while collaborating on research and projects that advance the field.

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DePaul CDM Faculty Stefan Mitsch
Stefan Mitsch
Associate Professor, School of Computing
Stefan's research focuses on modeling, refactoring, and verification techniques and tools for autonomous cyber-physical systems, such as aircraft, autonomous cars, industrial manufacturing systems, robots, and public infrastructure operations.
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DePaul CDM Faculty Jindi Wu
Jindi Wu
Assistant Professor, School of Computing
Jindi's research focuses on quantum computing and its intersection with machine learning, security, and privacy, with emphasis on quantum machine learning, error modeling and mitigation, and circuit compilation.
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DePaul CDM Faculty Amber Settle
Amber Settle
Professor, School of Computing
Amber's research interests include information technology and computer science education and theoretical computer science. She served on the Executive Board of the ACM Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) between 2010 and 2022.
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DePaul CDM Faculty Don Yanek
Don Yanek
Professional Lecturer, School of Computing
Don is a veteran CS teacher and instructional coach, founding member and former president of the Chicago Chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association and a member of the leadership team for the NSF-funded Chicago Alliance for Equity in Computer Science (CAFÉCS).
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