Computer Science B.S.

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Obtain a Career in Technology in the Country’s Fourth Largest City

With Houston housing more than half of the Fortune 500 companies in Texas, a BS in Computer Science from the University of Houston-Clear Lake will benefit your education and career. This degree balances solid academics with practical industrial technologies and real-world experience. You’ll learn leading-edge technologies and gain experience through team-oriented, timely projects while learning the basics of software engineering, operating systems, data structures, database systems design, discrete mathematics and computer architecture.

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The UHCL Computer Science program emphasizes the development of the skills and analytical abilities necessary to specify, design and develop computer-based solutions to complex systems problems. You will receive extensive instruction in software and hardware principles; in scientific, industrial and commercial applications; and in the supporting mathematical tools. The mission of the undergraduate Computer Science program is to prepare students for productive careers in computing by providing an excellent and diverse environment for learning, research, and practice of computing theories, computer applications, and software development.

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
Fall

Priority - February 1
Final - August 1
Spring

Priority - September 1
Final - December 1

Transfer Deadlines
Summer 2017

Priority – May 22
Final (Summer I) – June 5
Final (Summer II) – July 10
Fall 2017

Priority – August 14
Final – August 28
Spring 2018

Priority – January 4
Final – January 16

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority – March 1
Final – June 1
Spring

Priority – August 1
Final – November 1
Summer

Priority – February 1
Final – April 1

*Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

**Freshman will not be accepted for Summer semester

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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Accreditations and Distinctions

The Computer Information Systems B.S. and Computer Science B.S. programs at University of Houston-Clear Lake are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).