Computer Engineering, as unique course of study an degree, is widely recognized in industry as a fast paced, exciting field of engineering that has many employment opportunities. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering is a four year program that emphasizes engineering design of both computer hardware and computer software. A two semester Senior Design Project ties many of the topics together into an experience that is highly acclaimed by industries hiring Computer Engineering graduates. Students interested in Computer Engineering should note that the Computer Engineering lower division courses differ from those taken by electrical, civil and mechanical engineering majors. Computer Engineering majors take more computer science courses, fewer engineering service courses and different mathematics and statistics courses.
Most community colleges offer the appropriate computer science courses.
Students with questions are urged to call the Computer Engineering office, 278-6844, and speak to the Coordinator, Dr. Ron Becker. The Engineering and Computer Science building has well equipped laboratories and modern computing equipment. Much of the equipment and software have been donated by industry to the School. In some areas, the faculty and CPE program offer leading edge technology to other campuses. While most universities now have a degree in Computer Engineering, CSUS was one of the first within the CSU system to award this degree.