University/College Connections

Supporting K-12 computer science education is an important part of the mission of many university and college Computer Science and Information Technology departments. By supporting CSTA, these institutional members have committed themselves to supporting K-12 teachers and students.

See below for a list of universities and colleges that can offer your students exciting new opportunities for learning.


Becoming a Sponsoring School

All university and college departments who are current CSTA Institutional members are invited to be listed as sponsoring schools. To have your program added, simply send a description of your program (following the format below) to cstephenson@csta.acm.org.

Click here for information on becoming a CSTA institutional member.

 
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Auburn's Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) offers three ABET accredited degrees: a highly flexible B.S. degree in Computer Science, the first Bachelor of Software Engineering degree offered at a public university, and the nation's only Bachelor of Wireless Engineering degree. Master's and Ph.D. degrees are offered as well. CSSE is the home of jGRASP (http://jgrasp.org). For more information on our degree programs, see http://www.eng.auburn.edu/programs/csse.
 
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
At the School of Informatics we offer a unique set of degrees at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels that emphasize diverse uses for information technology (problem-solving and technical skills, how people transform technology, and how technology transforms us) and prepare students to compete in today's global community and adapt to the ever-changing technologies of tomorrow. For more information see www.informatics.indiana.edu.
 
Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Olivet Nazarene University is a comprehensive university offering bachelor's degrees in computer science, computer engineering, and information systems, and an associate's degree in information technology. For more information, see our website at www.olivet.edu.
 
Purdue Computer Science, West Lafayette, IN
With top-flight faculty and outstanding facilities, including the new Lawson Computer Science Building, Purdue offers multiple degree programs in computer science and related areas. See www.cs.purdue.edu/future_students.
 
Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL
Our university offers a comprehensive selection of computer science, information technology, and telecommunications degrees and certificate programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more information, see our website at: http://cs.roosevelt.edu.
 
Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA
School of Computing & Software Engineering: your one-stop university for bachelor's and master's degrees and certificates in computer science, information technology, and software engineering. For more information, e-mail computing@spsu.edu or visit our web site http://cse.spsu.edu.
 
Tufts University
The Computer Science Department at Tufts University offers two majors for undergraduate studies through the School of Engineering (ABET accredited) and the School of Arts & Sciences. Tufts CS Department offers graduate degrees in CS ranging from MS to PhD as well as a Post Bac and two certificate programs. We offer rigorous science in a friendly environment with a range of degree programs to suit a variety of student interests. For further details, please visit us at www.cs.tufts.edu.
 
Union College, Schenectady, NY
The Department of Computer Science offers a B.S. degree and participates in programs in computer engineering and digital art. We feature an innovative curriculum with introductory courses based on media computation, robotics, artificial intelligence, game development, and computational science and a rich set of mid- and upper-level electives. For more information, see our website at cs.union.edu.
 
UAB, Birmingham, AL
The Computer and Information Sciences Department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Our department offers degrees at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels with various specialization certificates. We are also involved in several K-12 outreach activities. For more information, please visit our website at: www.cis.uab.edu.
 
UCIrvine, Irvine, CA
The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) at the University of California, Irvine is an independent school focused solely on the computer and information sciences. The Bren School has a unique perspective on the information technology disciplines that allows us a broad foundation from which to build educational programs and research initiatives that explore the many applications of the computing discipline. The Bren School of ICS offers degrees at the undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral levels. For more information, please visit www.ics.uci.edu.
 
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
We offer an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering, as well as Master's and Ph.D. degrees. For more information, see our website at www.cse.nd.edu.
 
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers ABET-accredited bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Computer Information Systems (accredited as Information Systems), as well as master's and doctoral degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. Our goal is to prepare students for careers in computing and information technology, and the lifelong process of staying current with the discipline of computing as it changes with new opportunities and new technologies. For more information, see www.cse.sc.edu.
 
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Our Computer Science department prepares a diverse community for careers providing personal and societal rewards. As creators of information technologies, our graduates reach out to the world by supporting and enhancing communication, health care, entertainment, scientific inquiry, and almost any other endeavor you can imagine. Program hallmarks include hands-on experience with team-oriented laboratories, rigor reinforced through use, an emphasis on a philosophy of engineering, undergraduate involvement in research, and a carefully crafted progression of material. So students can tailor their studies, we offer B.A. and B.S. degrees in Computer Science and a B.S. in Computer Engineering. For more information on our degree programs, see www.cs.virginia.edu.
 

   

CSTA works at many levels to support computing education.

Middle school
(problem solving &
algorithmic thinking)

High school
(computing &
computer science)

College/university
(enrollment &
transition)

Industry
(engagement &
preparation)