Undergraduate Degrees

B.S. in Computer Science

In this degree program, you will learn about the theory, experimentation, and engineering that form the basis for the design and use of computers. You will also have the ability to focus your studies on areas such as artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, security, or high performance systems.

What can you do with a degree in computer science?

Students have a broad range of professional opportunities. Many students go on to pursue graduate degrees in computer science, data science, systems and software, and more. Students go on to work in fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, robotics, video game design, cloud computing, and beyond. 

View full computer science degree requirements in the Pitt Course Catalog.

Students can also pursue a minor in computer science.

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Required Courses

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Students must complete 18 credits or six courses of upper-level electives (numbered 1500 or higher). Internships, directed studies, capstone courses and co-op courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement (see Capstone Course section for details).

A minimum of seven credits in mathematics must be completed as follows:

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Note: Students should complete their required mathematics courses early since there are pre- or co-requisites for other courses in the curriculum. Typically, MATH 0220 would be completed in the first year. Students may elect to take MATH 1180 - Linear Algebra 1 as an alternative to MATH 0280.

All computer science majors must complete a capstone experience prior to graduation. The capstone experience may be satisfied through:

  • Completion of an approved three-credit academic internship
  • Completion of an approved three-credit directed research project
  • Completion of a capstone designated course
  • Completion of at least two rotations of an approved co-op

Students are allowed to complete more than one capstone experience but a capstone course may NOT be used in place of a CS Upper-Level Elective course.

Capstone options are:

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Undergraduate Admissions Inquiries
Noel Antalek
Undergraduate Admissions Specialist
412-624-7010
noa81@pitt.edu

Admissions Information

Information Sessions

To sign up for an undergraduate information session, visit the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA) website for schedules and registration information.

BS + MS in Computer Science

This accelerated program allows students to begin taking graduate computer science courses in their fourth undergraduate year and complete the combined bachelor's and master's degree in five years total.

This option requires 120 credits of coursework, including 40 credits in computer science, 11 or 12 credits in mathematics and statistics, and a capstone experience.

Typically, a student completes this degree in four academic years. Well-prepared students may apply for admission to the combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program. 

View full BS+MS in Computer Science degree requirements in the Pitt Course Catalog.

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