What are the strengths and weaknesses of the computer science program here at CSULA?

Strengths:

(1)   Accredited program (www.abet.org). This provides a proof that a collegiate program has met certain standards necessary to produce graduates who are ready to enter their professions

(2)   Small class sizes in a computer laboratory that provides an interactive approach to learning.

(3)   Faculty take personal interest in our students’ progress and enjoy the opportunities to work individually with them.

(4)   Students will be well prepared to enter careers in software design, software development, software management, systems programming, systems analysis, technical and software support, computer consulting, and network and system administration.

Weakness:

If there is a perceived weakness, we would have rectified it. You can see how we have ensured that the CS courses are updated to keep up with the changing technologies.

What motivates or draws one in to be a computer scientists?

1. Understanding different dimensions of computing is part of the necessary skill set in the 21st century.

2. Expertise in computing enables you to solve complex, challenging problems.

3. Computing offers many types of lucrative careers.

4. Computing offers great opportunities for true creativity and innovativeness.

5. Future opportunities in computing are without boundaries.

Are there any specific topics of majors, such as a computer scientist who specializes in complex algorithms or some other specific topic?

There are too many specializations or areas that one can related to Computer Science. A few of them are listed below:

Human-Computer Interaction

Mobile Computing

Computer Systems

Information Security

Bio-Informatics

Computer Theory

Artificial Intelligence

Web Development

Computer Graphics & Gaming

What internships are available?

Internships are available through the College postings. These typically are from the neighboring industries: Aerospace/Boeing/..

You can also check the postings at cs.calstatela.edu (Resources/Job Resource Center). These are postings for CS majors at CSULA organized by a third party.

What are some career paths one can follow with a computer science degree?

To name a few:

Software Architect

Database Administrator

Software Engineer

Information Technology Manager

Telecommunications Network Engineer

Information Technologist

Programmer Analyst

Applications Engineer

Systems Engineer

Information Technology Specialist

Systems Administrator

Web Developer

Where is the field of computer science heading? what is the future of computer science   

Computer Science is a constantly evolving field that is ever-expanding. Skills in the computing field are becoming highly useful in every other field, especially business, finance, healthcare, biology and medicine.