Computer Science Major at Ball State University

One of the fastest-growing career fields in the U.S., computer science puts you at the forefront of the exciting and rapidly evolving world of technology.

As a computer science major at Ball State, you’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of programming, algorithms, and discrete mathematics before pursuing upper-level specializations such as software engineering, programming languages, theory, web and mobile platform development, operating systems, networking, and databases.

You’ll graduate equipped for a variety of well-compensated roles, including software developer, engineer, network security specialist, systems analyst, and information technology manager.

What You Will Learn

Learning outcomes for computer science majors include:

• how to apply information and computation in computer systems
• how to become an effective member of a software development team
• proficiency with language-neutral, object-oriented design and development
• proficiency with one or more specific object-oriented programming languages
• the ability to use excellent analytical and communication skills as a computer scientist