Computer Information Science (CIS)

Computer Science is a vast source of intellectual challenges, from understanding the fundamental mathematics of computational complexity, to designing the next generation of internet protocols, to organizing and distributing vast stores of genomics data. Computer science is a rapidly growing field, and graduates are in demand in the job market and for graduate school. The UO Department of Computer Information Science (CIS) major provides a broad, comprehensive education that prepares graduates to adapt to future opportunities, and to create them. CIS is committed to a strong research program and a rewarding educational experience for undergraduate and graduate students.
Top Five
Reasons to Study
This Major
  1. Build usable, useful computational systems and tools.

  2. Participate in a thriving intellectual and professional community.

  3. Develop skills to solve complex problems.

  4. Prepare yourself for valuable work in almost any type of industry.

  5. Gain experience and expertise in a highly marketable field.



College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-4408
cs.uoregon.edu Where Can I Go?

Students in CIS may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS), a Master of Science (MS), or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Computer Information Science provides students with a foundation for employment in:

Software development

Software/hardware manufacturing

Computer security or systems support

Technical service provision

Educational institutionsAlumni Jobs

Software engineer

Security analyst

Data engineer

Software quality analyst

Mobile app developer

Full-stack web developer

Computer user support specialists

Information technology consultant

Application analyst

Game designer Courses You
May Need

1st Year
CIS 122, 210; Math 112, 231, 232

2nd Year
CIS 212-3, 313-5, 330;MATH 251, 261 or 246;MATH 252, 262 or 247;MATH 2xx-4xx(add'l math gr)

3rd Year
CIS 415, 422, 425; CIS 3xx/4xx elecs; science seq or computing-related minor (12 credits)

4th Year
CIS 3xx/4xx elecs, MATH 2xx-4xx (add'l math gr), MATH 3xx/4xx elec (not MATH 425), WR 320/1


Major Credits  
Required 80 credits
Electives 24 credits
Total 104 credits



Core Education Requirements

BS or BA Degree Minimum = 180 credits Core Education is approximately 71—83 credits depending on transfer credits and placement scores and requires courses in:

Writing

Math and/or CIS (BS) or Language (BA) US: Difference, Inequality, Agency Global Perspectives Areas of Inquiry in:

Arts and Letters

Social Science / Science What Will I Learn?

Programming

Project management

Software development

Systems maintenance and support

Computer networks

Computer security

Database design and administration

Probabilistic and data analytic methods

Computer logic Experiential learning opportunities

Internships

Career/Internship Seminar

Undergraduate Research

Honors Thesis

Study Abroad

Undergraduate Learning Assistants Specialized Courses

Artificial intelligence

Assistive technology

Computer security

Human-computer interaction

Parallel and distributed computing

Programming languages and compilers

Theoretical computer science Add A Minor Or Certificate

Biology

Digital Humanities

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Ethics

Mathematics

Multimedia

Music Technology

Physics

Psychology

Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning (WSCR)
Contact Us

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