Degrees
Six programs, from a minor to a Ph.D. The B.S. in Computer Science is ABET-accredited. Plans of study and degree worksheets for 2026-27 are linked on each program.
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
A mathematically rigorous curriculum in algorithms, systems and software that follows the ACM model curriculum and prepares students for industry, research and graduate study. ABET-accredited.
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Core computer science techniques applied to another field such as business, biology, psychology or design, including 15 credits in an application area outside computer science.
- Undergraduate
Minor in Computer Science
The essential tools and algorithms of computer science for students majoring in another field.
- Graduate
Master of Science in Computer Science
Advanced study and research with thesis, project, integrated BS-MS and exam tracks.
- Graduate
Master of Science in Data Analytics
An interdisciplinary degree drawing on six colleges: programming, databases, machine learning and statistics, with a capstone on real data. Open to students from any undergraduate field.
- Graduate
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
Original research at the frontiers of computer science, through comprehensive and qualifying exams to a dissertation.
Advising
The College of Engineering Advising Center helps with registration, degree requirements and planning.
- Where: WHA-2 · Phone: 702-895-2522
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m., in person or virtual
- Book: self-schedule in Rebel Success Hub, call, or stop by.
- Quick questions: use the A.S.K. queue in Rebel Success Hub (answered Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., within two business days).
Tutoring
The Engineering Subjects Tutoring Lab in TBE A309 offers drop-in help for supported courses, including computer science, Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. during the semester. Contact engtutoring@unlv.edu or 702-895-2910.
Graduate students
- M.S. tracks: thesis, project, integrated B.S.–M.S., and exam. Requirements
- Ph.D.: comprehensive exam in four core areas plus two application areas, then the qualifying exam and dissertation. Requirements
- Handbook: M.S./Ph.D. Computer Science handbook (PDF)
- Assistantships: apply through the Graduate College by February 1 (Fall) or October 1 (Spring). Details
- Thesis or dissertation: start from the accessible UNLV thesis template in Overleaf.
- Graduate coordinator: Dr. Fatma Nasoz (fatma.nasoz@unlv.edu, 702-895-0097).
Upper-division electives
Theory and systems
Security
AI, data and cloud
Course descriptions open in the UNLV catalog. Check your degree worksheet for which electives count.