The technology has “really shaken computer science education,” said Thomas Cortina, a professor and an associate dean for the university’s undergraduate programs.

Computer science degrees used to be considered safe programs because all aspects of daily life depend on technology. However, the number of students seeking degrees in the field seemed to peak in ...

In the age of AI, computer science is no longer the safe major.

Now, as LAUSD’s Instructional Technology Initiative director, ensuring every student has access to computer science education is one of her biggest priorities.

In 1988, Carnegie Mellon University created what it says was one of the first dedicated schools of computer science. Georgia Institute of Technology followed two years later.

The computer science degree at Michigan Technological University offers 5 concentration areas; applications, computer science, information systems, software engineering, and secondary education.

In 2025, the choice between Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) remains crucial for BTech aspirants. CS emphasises algorithms, AI, and software design, while IT focuses on ...

The number of students taking computer science education courses continues to increase modestly, but not fast enough for some.