Bachelor of Science in Informatik

A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science qualifies students for employment with local, state, regional, and federal agencies. Some students continue on to get a graduate degree in preparation for a career in industry, research or teaching. An internship or part-time work is recommended in order to establish a relationship with an employer before graduation.

This program will prepare a student to complete the Computer Science Concentration in the MSCST. Students with a strong background in science may also choose to complete the Biomedical Informatics Concentration in the MSCST. Students in the Information Systems Concentration will also be prepared for the Business Administration track of the MSCST.

The LSU name and stellar reputation. The Louisiana State University System is a multi-campus, multipurpose system of higher education, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, encompassing all Louisiana, and exerting a major influence on the economic, social, and cultural life of its citizens.

Small class size to maximize individualized instruction. LSUS classes are smaller than most classes at comparable institutions. The typical student/teacher ratio at LSUS is 19/1, lending to individualized instruction and personalized learning. At LSUS, you are not a number, you are a student. Most professors will know you by name and take time to get to know your learning style and special needs.

Outstanding faculty, 80% have terminal degrees. LSUS has one of the best educated faculties in the state. Eighty percent of the faculty has a terminal degree, meaning they have earned the highest degree offered in their field of expertise. At LSUS, you are learning from the most highly trained faculty members.

Nationally ranked NAIA athletic teams. The LSUS Pilots and Lady Pilots compete in the Red River Athletic Conference, affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Pilots compete in baseball, basketball and cross country and the Lady Pilots compete in basketball, cross country and tennis. The Pilots baseball program won their conference tornament last season and a bid to regionals and has a preseason ranking of number 13 in the country for 2011. The Pilots men's and women's basketball programs haves also set team and university records, both attending the national conference last season.