Computer Science at Sonoma State
The Computer Science Department at Sonoma State University provides a cutting-edge curriculum with an emphasis on hands-on experience. Our small classes, teaching-focused faculty, strong student clubs and community come together to make learning a fun, interesting, and valuable experience.
What is Computer Science?
Computer Science is the scientific study of computing devices, the software that drives them, and the computational tasks they are capable of performing. Its applications span the range of human endeavors: the physical, life, and social sciences; the literary, visual, and performing arts; law; government; recreation; and virtually every sector of the commercial world. Study Computer Science and contribute to the future of technology applied across the disciplines! Visit the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Computing Careers website for information and resources on the computing field.
Careers for CS Majors
Computer scientists are in great demand. CS graduates pursue careers in computing including Software Engineer, Network Analyst, Systems Engineer, Database Administrator and Web Developer positions. Others go on to careers in business, law, politics, and related fields in science or engineering. Many CS graduates pursue advanced degrees in Computer Science and other fields.
CS News
CS Trivia Contest, May 2, 6pm, Stevenson 1002: All alums, current students, and friends are invited!
Congratulations to our CS May 2009 Grads with Distinction: Jenna Silva, Travis Stark and Jodi Gentile.
Check out the Fall 09 CS schedule. CS 285: C# Prgmg and CS 385: Adhoc Wireless Sensor Networks are special topic courses.
SSU competes well in Nov 15 Regional ACM Programming Contest. More details on the CS News page.
Dr. Ledin and the Security and Malware class are featured in the Aug 11 issue of Newsweek: "This Bug Man is a Pest" and in the Sept 2008 SSU Insights issue.
See a great story on our recent CS grad Vince Inglima
Follow the CS News link for more on the latest.
CS Job Postings
New CS Professor
We welcome Dr. Suzanne Rivoire to our department and campus. Suzanne's research is in energy efficient computing.
Advising
Interested in finding out more about the CS major or minor? Follow the Advising link for forms and information about advising.