Bachelor of Science: Computer Science

Explore cutting-edge technologies, design computational systems, and contribute to advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer hardware as a computer scientist. Our close relationship with local industries ensures our graduates have the skills most relevant to employers.

Computer Science

About the Program

Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs, our program offers core requirements that deliver a solid foundation in problem solving, computer programming, algorithm and software design, database systems, operating systems, and computer security.  Our electives provide experience with networking, artificial intelligence, user interface design, computer graphics, and other computer science applications.

Student Resources

Academic Advising: 

Engineering Student Success Center

Stacey Argueta stacey.argueta@csulb.edu
(ESSC) - pre-majors M/T/F: 9am -12pm, 1:30pm-4:30pm W: 9am-11:30am; 1pm-4pm in-person drop-ins
Th: 9am-10am virtual drop-ins; 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm online appts only 

Natalie Smerkanich natalie.smerkanich@csulb.edu
 (ESSC) - transfer students Monday 1-4pm (virtual or phone)
Tuesday 9-12pm (in-person, phone, virtual)
Wednesday 1-4pm (drop in, virtual, in-person, and phone)
Thursday 9-12 (in-person, phone, virtual)

Roni Allen r.allen@csulb.edu
(ESSC/CECS) - pre-major and major advising MW 1-4pm virtual by email/appointment.
Email to schedule other days and times. 

Susan Nachawati susan.nachawati@csulb.edu
(CECS) major advising Monday 10:00AM-12:00 PM (Online Only) 
Tuesday 12:00PM-2:00PM (Walk-in) VEC219E
Wednesday 8:00AM-10:00AM Online only 
Thursday 12:00PM-2:00PM (Walk-in)VEC219E

Oscar Morales Ponce oscar.moralesPonce@csulb.eu
(CECS) Please email for course evaluation, transfer, and substitution

For course equivalency request, please submit request here:

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Contact: 

Department Office: ECS-552
Phone: 562.985.4285
Department Chair: Mehrdad Aliasgari
Department Coordinator: Raquel Porter

Maps & Parking

Mailing Address: 
Department of Computer Engineering & Computer Science
California State University Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840