The Computer Science department at Missouri State University-Springfield offers a comprehensive education blending theoretical foundations with practical applications to prepare students for successful careers in the dynamic tech industry. The curriculum covers essential skills in areas like programming, algorithms, software engineering, and computer architecture, with options to explore specializations such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Students benefit from dedicated faculty expertise, state-of-the-art facilities including modern computer labs in Cheek Hall, and strong connections with industry partners providing valuable internship and career opportunities. The department is committed to student success, offering resources like tutoring, career services, and student clubs to support academic and professional growth.
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Missouri State University (MSU or MO State), formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is the state's second largest university by enrollment, with an enrollment of 23,307 at its main campus in the fall semester of 2022. The school also operates a campus in West Plains, Missouri offering associate degrees, which had an enrollment of 1,744 in the fall semester of 2022. A bachelor's degree in business is offered at Liaoning Normal University in China. The university also operates a fruit research station in Mountain Grove, Missouri and a Department of Defense and Strategic Studies program in Fairfax, Virginia.
