Welcome to Computer Science at SFSU
Computer science is one of the fastest-growing, most prolific industries. Having the right skillset from SFSU equips you to embrace opportunities in the Bay Area, U.S. or the world. The applications are virtually unlimited.
We are committed to providing the opportunity to master the Computer Science discipline to students from all backgrounds. Our programs combine strong fundamentals, project- and team-oriented activities and soft skills, leading to a well-rounded professional education. For graduate students, we offer several master’s programs and certificates.
Our undergraduate and graduate students collaborate with faculty to engage in innovative research in many areas of Computer Science, including life sciences, soft computing and decision support systems, software engineering, human-computer interaction and more. The
department has many partnerships to provide students with opportunities.
After graduation, job opportunities for Computer Science students include:
| Application analyst or developer | Cyber security analyst | Data analyst | Database administrator | Educator | Forensic computer analyst |
| Information systems manager | Hardware engineer | IT consultant, sales professional or trainer | Nanotechnologist | Network engineer | Professor |
| Researcher | Security analyst | Software engineer | Systems analyst | Supply chain manager | UX designer |
| Video game designer or developer | Web designer or developer |
Our Programs
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- Major
- Minor
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- Master’s Degree
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- Minor
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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, M.S.
- Master’s Degree
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Data Science and Machine Learning for Biotechnology
- Undergraduate Certificate
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Ethical Artificial Intelligence
- Graduate Certificate
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for Computer Scientists
- Undergraduate Certificate
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- Graduate Certificate
New Undergraduate AI Certificate
With this 12-unit certificate, students gain foundational knowledge, ethical considerations and more, and apply GenAI to real-world problems.
Learn more about the AI Certificate
Engage in Research
Undergraduate and graduate researchers collaborate with faculty to write papers, attend and present at conferences and participate in funding proposals.
Find opportunities
Student Clubs
Student organizations build a community within the department and across CoSE, providing events for networking, career development and fun.
Join clubs
From our Students
“The experience that came from working on challenging projects with great faculty has helped me tremendously later in my professional life. My work at UCSF and now at the University of Toronto is a testament to the excellent faculty at SF State.”
