Dr. Karl Abrahamson, Department Chair
Dr. Amy Shannon, Academic Advisor
Department of Labor’s
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nationwide, there is a shortage of computer science
graduates! 70% of all STEM jobs will be in computer
science which equates to 750,000 new jobs!
Computer programmers, software engineering and other
computer related professions will be among the fastest
growing occupations, with employment opportunities
expected to increase 19% between 2010 and 2020.
The average salary for computer science majors is
approximately $89,000.
What is Computer Science?
Computer science is the systematic study of
computing systems and computation.
Computer scientists are problem solvers,
trained to design and implement software
solutions to problems.
JOBS Available?
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Programmers
Software engineers
Software developers
Designers
Video game developers
Architects who create software
Graduates can pursue a master’s degree in
Computer Science or other closely related fields
Tools and Technology used at ECU
• Programming languages
– C++
– Java
– Others
• Software Engineering
- Rational Rose
- UML
• Hardware construction and
operation
– PC workstations
• Database Environment
- Oracle
- MySQL
• Operating Systems
– Windows
– Linux
Advisory Board
The Department has advisory board members
from several of the world’s top companies
including, but not limited to:
Certificate in Computer Game Development
The certificate prepares students to design and develop computer games and
simulations. Students acquire technical skills in real-time rendering and
content creation, and work with concepts behind the development of story,
character, environment, level design, user interface and sound
augmentation.
Preparatory courses:
CSCI 2310/2311
CSCI 3200 or 3300
Advanced courses:
CSCI 3550 (Intro to Comp Game
Development)
CSCI 3800 (Intro to Comp Graphics) OR
CSCI 4530 (Comp Networks and Internet)
OR CSCI 5800 (Art. Intelligence)
CSCI 4550 (Comp Game Development)
Student Organization
• ECU Student Chapter of the Association
for Computing Machinery (ACM)
– Advisor: Dr. Qin Ding
– ACM is the world’s largest educational and
scientific computing society
FAQ’s
Is there a computer requirement?
What type of computer is recommended?
What processor speed is recommended?
What is the difference between Computer Science and
Information Computer Technology?
• Are the job opportunities different for the B.A. and B.S.
degrees in Computer Science?
(Curriculum differences will be explained by your advisor)
• If I need help in a class are there tutors available?
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