CS Undergraduate
At the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, our undergraduate programs in Computer Science offer a comprehensive exploration of computation, from fundamental algorithms to advanced computer systems. Students can pursue degrees in:
- Applied Computing (BA, BS) which provides a solid education for practical computing applications
- Computer Science (BA, BS) focusing on the theoretical and practical aspects of information processing
- Game Development (BA, BS) blending computer science, mathematics, and creativity
These programs prepare our students to excel in diverse and dynamic fields, driving innovation and addressing real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Join us at Ritchie, where your journey in computer science will open doors to endless possibilities and transformative experiences.
Programs
Computer Science (BA, BS)
Computer science encompasses the theory and techniques by which information is encoded, stored, communicated, transformed and analyzed.
Learn More
Game Development (BA, BS)
The bachelor of science in game development provides a combination of computer science, mathematics, and creativity.
Learn More
Applied Computing (BA)
The bachelor of arts in applied computing (BA in AC) provides a quality education for the serious computer user.
Learn More
Curriculum
Computer Science impacts almost every aspect of our world today. Our undergraduate curriculum will prepare students for a workforce in today’s dynamic and diverse industry landscape. The program encourages exploration beyond the classroom, offering study abroad options, summer research funding, and the flexibility to double major or blend your interests.
Our curriculum focuses on developing ethical leaders in the field, exploring the ways that diversity, equity and inclusion ensure graduates are not just skilled technologists but also responsible leaders. Our Computer Science program at the Ritchie School is not just about technology, it’s about how people and humanity use technology to make the world a better place.
Take a closer look at our curriculum in the undergraduate bulletin:
Undergraduate BulletinIn the News
-
Science & Technology
ChatGPT in the Classroom with Dr. Chris GauthierDickey
The rise of OpenAI and ChatGPT has reshaped thinking around Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and its practical use. The ability of the technology to mimic human language has caused much of the world, but especially higher education, to grapple with the potential advantages and pitfalls of its utilization. -
Science & Technology
The Equity in STEM Experience at the Ritchie School
Hector Rodrigues was not originally planning to join the Equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Program (E-STEM), but he is glad he did. All it took was a few phone calls encouraging him that he would make a good fit in the program, “a vibrant diverse community of STEM scholars,” as an incoming computer science major at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science of an underrepresented background. -
Events
Ritchie School Students Attend Global Game Jam
The Global Game Jam is a universal event that encourages game developers across the planet to come together for 72 hours of non-stop creation. This year, the University of Denver’s chapter hosted a jam from Jan. 26-28, bringing over 50 participants to the halls of the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science building to create a total of 10 games.
