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.
Announcements
Upcoming Events!
Apr 29 Dr. Sigurd Meldal from SJSU,
CS Program Review,
Meet with CS students, Dar 28 @ 3pm.
May 3 CS Trivia Contest 6pm
Pizza + Drinks + Lots of Fun
Student vs Alums vs Faculty Trivia Contest, Stev 1002
May 15 CS Spring Celebration, 12-1, Dar 102
Go to CS News Postings
Check out the Latest Job Postings!
CS Fall 2008 Schedule
New Assistant Professor in CS for Fall 2008
We welcome Dr. Suzanne Rivoire to our department and campus
for this fall. Suzanne's research is in energy efficient computing.
New Administrative Coordinator
We welcome Gina Voight to the department office. Come by Darwin 116 and say hello!