Computer Science

Students graduating from the Computer Science program will be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills by identifying, evaluating, analyzing and presenting fundamental software solutions and their applications.

Demonstrate the knowledge of current computing practices and broad technology use in industry and society, including a working knowledge of software development techniques.

Be cognizant of emerging new technologies and industrial practices connected to the computer industry

Demonstrate communication, research and cooperation skills by working effectively with others in interdisciplinary group settings - both inside and outside the classroom.

Demonstrate a sense of exploration that enables them to pursue rewarding careers in high-tech and bio-tech industries with life-learning

Current Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree at Channel Islands offers latest cutting edge education for various industrial and applied fields. The program will prepare students for careers in high-tech, computer and Internet driven industries, where interdisciplinary, dynamic and innovative professionals trained in latest technologies are increasingly sought. Students will be given a strong background in computer hardware and software, as well as a substantial amount of "hands-on" experience. The program will stress interdisciplinary applications in other sciences and business.

General Education and American Institutions 
40 units: 
General Education (28) 
American Institutions (6) 
Elective Courses (6) 
Recommended Interdisciplinary GE: 
Outside the major 
PHYS434 Biomedical Imaging (3)  (GE: D) 
MATH331 History of Mathematics (3) (GE: B3, D) 
Inside the major 
COMP337 Perspective on Computer Games (3) (GE: B4)  
COMP437 Computer Game Design and Development (3) (GE: B4) 
COMP449 Human-Computer Interaction (3) (GE: B4, E)

Laboratory Science 
11 units from either (a) or (b) 
(a) 
PHYS200 General Physics I (4),  
PHYS201 General Physics II  (4),  
and a course from GE section B-2. 
(b) 
PHYS200 General Physics I (4),  
BIOL200 Principles of Organismal and
Population Biology (4),  
BIOL212 Neurobiology and Cognitive 
Science (3) (GE-B1 and B2).

International Freshmen Checklist  

International Transfer Checklist 

Financial Affidavit for Undergraduate applicants 

Submit all application documents to the Center for International Affairs. 

*Transfer Students: We are currently accepting applications from all community colleges in the U.S.  Please make sure that you have at least 60 units and have completed “Oral communication”, “Written communication”, “Critical thinking” and “College level mathematics/quantitative reasoning” with “C” or better.  Please note that the Nursing programs are closed for international students.  

English Score

Submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other acceptable test (see below for list of tests).  Scores must be sent directly to CSUCI from testing agency.

Acceptable English Placement Exams

TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum Paper-Based score of 500, a minimum Computer Based score of 173 or a minimum Internet Based score of 61.

IELTS – International English Language Test System with an overall band score of 6.0.

*Transfer students: It’s not necessary to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score if you have completed the required Freshman Composition Class at your community college.