BA/BS in Computer and Information Sciences, General

Drake's Computer Science major introduces how computing works in theory and in practice, from programming languages and logic to data structures and applications. Upper-level electives reach into cloud services, machine learning, graphics, databases, algorithms, software engineering, robotics and cybersecurity. The technical core is paired with broad liberal arts coursework, so students build communication and reasoning skills alongside coding. Undergraduates can join faculty research early, take part in a weekly informal technology gathering, and work in the STEM@Drake facilities. Students find internships through a campus portal and gain applied experience through partnership programs with regional employers. Classes are small, and all department faculty hold doctorates. The program is offered on campus for full-time students, and graduates can enter AI-related graduate study or professional roles.