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Computer Science, B.A.

The Department of Computer Science offers a variety of courses, such as: computer architecture, data structures and algorithms, automata theory, software engineering, computer graphics, computer networks, computer security, database design, data mining, machine learning, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and programming languages (including C, C++, Java, Assembly, Perl, PHP, Python and JavaScript).

The department offers:

a major in computer science with courses leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree
programs for students seeking teaching certification as well as a second teaching field
a minor in computer science for other majors
a master's degree program
a Ph.D. program
Texas State University Computer Science graduates can enter the workforce in fields like hardware manufacturing, software development, environment management, computer applications, aerospace, chemicals, and secondary school teaching.

The BS and BA degrees require a minimum of 120 semester hours and include a total of 36 advanced (junior-, senior-level) hours, and 9 hours of Writing Intensive (WI) coursework. Students also must complete a minor in another program of study. Students can select a minor from any department which offers a minor. Please refer to the undergraduate catalog for a list of minors.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Services prepares, inspires, and empowers students for career success, serving as a bridge between students' college experience and life after Texas State University. Starting their first year, and continuing beyond graduation, we are here to help support students on their career journey. In addition we help them connect their experiences--whether from the classroom, campus activities, on- or off-campus employment, internships, or even graduate school--to their post-graduation goals.

Among our services are:

Career Planning and Exploration - Career Counselors are here to help you research majors, study your options, and plan and implement your professional future.

Career Advising and Job Search - Career Advisors are also available to further discuss the job search, including resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and salary negotiations.

Internships and Jobs - In Jobs4Cats, our exclusive job search database, students can find part-time and full-time employment on-campus jobs and internship opportunities.

Employer Connections - Career Services works with employers to create opportunities for students to connect with potential internships and jobs while building their professional network. This is achieved by hosting a wide range of opportunities including career fairs, information sessions, on-campus interviews, and networking events.

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Because ACT and SAT test scores are not required for 2022 entry terms, applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class will be reviewed holistically.

When reviewing your application, Texas State will consider your high school curriculum, admission essay(s), extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, work experience, quality and competitive level of courses taken and grades earned, in addition to other factors presented in your application.

We strongly encourage anyone who is not offered freshman admission to attend another college, complete 30 hours of transferable credit with a minimum GPA of a 2.25, and apply for transfer admission.

TOEFL iBT Total: 78 Each Section: 19; Except Writing: 18
IELTS Overall: 6.5 Each Section: 6.0
GCE/GCSE/IGCSE Grade of C
WASSCE Grade of B3

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San Marcos, Texas, United States