Computer Science

Learn more about the skills, certifications, and degrees to consider for a computer science career.

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Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Algebra, Calculus, Computer Networking, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Javascript

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, C Programming Language Family, Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Computer Programming Tools, Critical Thinking, Computational Logic, Graph Theory

University of Colorado System

Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Model, Network Security, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Communication, Computer Architecture, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Account Management, Software-Defined Networking, Leadership and Management, Back-End Web Development, Computer Graphics, Internet Of Things, Operational Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Accounts Payable and Receivable, Algorithms, Organizational Development, Human Learning, Computational Logic, Data Analysis, Software Architecture

Computer science is the study of computer hardware and software. As a discipline, it encompasses subject matter from artificial intelligence and cryptography to computer engineering and software development and touches a variety of industries, including game development, financial services, and government.

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