General Information

Computer science combines the intellectual challenge of a new discipline with the excitement of being part of an innovative and rapidly expanding technology. The Jackson State University (JSU) Department of Computer Science was established in 1972 as a part of the Division of Natural Sciences. Over the years, our growth has accelerated steadily making us currently one of the largest departments at the University.

The Computer Science Department strives to be responsive to the educational needs of its students, offering both B.S. and M.S. degrees. The programs combine a very thorough preparation in the fundamentals of computing and related fields with the opportunity for more advanced work in Computer Science, Information Systems and Computational Science.

The teaching and research facilities of the Computer Science Department are housed in the John A. Peoples Science Building. The Department features state-of-the-art resources, including multimedia and high performance computers, all connected to the campus network, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. There are also research labs for artificial intelligence, distributed systems, parallel processing and geographic information systems/remote sensing (GIS/RS).

Jackson State University has established a reputation for producing an ever-increasing quantity and quality of graduates in computer science. Our graduates are offered employment by major companies and government agencies, as well as opportunities to continue their studies in graduate programs. The Department seeks students who share our appreciation and desire for intellectual inquiry and challenge. The programs further seek to provide learning experiences and activities designed to help students choose and initiate careers that contribute to the social, cultural and economical development of the state and the nation.