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Top Ten Reasons to Study Computer Science at BGSU

  1. Departmental mission and vision: Students are the primary focus of our department.
  2. The faculty: All computer science courses for majors and minors are taught by regular faculty, not by graduate students.
  3. Undergraduate program: Nearly all of our undergraduate majors pursue the Bachelor of Science degree, but the Bachelor of Arts degree is also available. Undergraduates can complete one semester or one year in Austria.
  4. Graduate program: Our Master of Science degree allows you to get just the right amount of extra education for today's job market.
  5. Academic advising: The department has a strong commitment to quality advising for both undergraduate and graduate students.
  6. Small class sizes: Computer science classes for majors and minors are limited to 35 students.
  7. Computer facilities: The entire campus is on the University's Ethernet backbone, including each residence hall room. Departmental computer labs complement labs available throughout the campus. The department has an instructional lab plus specialized labs for networking and computer-human interface design and testing.
  8. Student organization: The ACM Student Chapter offers speakers and other activities for students interested in computer science.
  9. Practical experience: Most computer science majors earn good pay, academic credit (CS 390 or CS 589), and valuable experience through the University's co-op program. More than 60% of the CS graduates each year have participated in the co-op program.
  10. Job placement: BGSU computer science graduates find challenging and rewarding careers throughout the United States and internationally.

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