Academics
Shaping the Future
The field of computing is one of the fastest-growing professions in the world, with new jobs that previously never existed helping to fuel extensive career growth. It draws upon specialized knowledge and skills in mathematics, programming languages, and social sciences to analyze, problem-solve, and communicate recommendations.
As technology continues to touch every aspect of daily life, graduates of computer science and computer information systems will help to drive innovation and economic growth, from healthcare to transportation. At Clemson, computing students work on hands-on projects and take advantage of cooperative education opportunities to help them shape the future of computing.
Undergraduate Studies
The School of Computing at Clemson offers a variety of programming languages and fundamental concepts, with technical electives including virtual reality, human and computer interaction, eye tracking methodology, applied data science, 2D game engine construction, and mobile device software development.
Within the school, our students are exposed to a comprehensive computing education, with access to 4 dedicated instructional computer labs and 24-hour building access. Depending on the program, our seniors are enrolled in the senior computing seminar, which enables large teams to analyze, design and build a real-world solution by applying their computer science skills using current professional best practices.
Degree Programs SoC HonorsCombined Degrees
Under the Bachelor's-to-Graduate Combined Degree Programs plan, approved students can apply graduate credits to both degrees without needing a graduate school application. We currently offer two M.S. options to fit a variety of interests, with the option to switch to a Ph.D. Students must have completed through their junior year for eligibility.
Combined Program
Research Experience
Collaborative Design
Watt AI
The Watt AI program brings together students, staff, researchers and AI technologies to solve complex analytics problems to create educational and professional opportunities for students while promoting new knowledge discovery, the growth of campus initiatives and business development.
Watt AI Creative Inquiry students receive training in concepts from AI, Data Analysis, Machine Learning and Data Science, and they apply these techniques to real research problems at Clemson University. Through the efforts of this Creative Inquiry team, we are developing a broad and diverse network of researchers and students with a common vested interest in AI and data analytics technology.
- Microwave Analysis
- Running Records
- Trolls
- Career Readiness
- Shakespeare
- Hospital Event Reports
- Postmortem Interval Estimation
Shakespeare - Natural Language Processing
As a musician majoring in computer science, Menezes was drawn to the project because it blended her interests in computing and technology with the arts.
“This has allowed me to see how I can work in arts and literature while also being a STEM major. I feel like there is a lot of potential for applying AI to the arts and music that I would love to explore.”
Alison MenezesComputer Science, '25
Dillon Ranwala joined a Creative Inquiry team called "Watt AI," looking for a project that would give him hands-on experience in IBM's artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning program, Watson. He was surprised to find Shakespeare's research on the list of projects he could join.
“I have been able to learn how to work on a team of people who don't necessarily have the same background as I do, such as an English professor or a statistician. But we have all been able to work together and bring in our own subject matter expertise and communicate with one another so that we all understand what we're doing. In the real workplace, that's what you need to be able to do.”
Dillon RanwalaComputer Science B.S., '23
Academic Support
The goal of an academic advising session is for students and their advisors to work together to develop a plan that helps students reach their educational goals. Each student is assigned an academic advisor upon entering the computing program.
Computing Advising- Academic Policies
- Career Planning
- Change Major
- Course Registration
- Credits Taken Elsewhere
- Degree Requirements
- Internship Opportunities
Beyond the Classroom
Creative Inquiry
Students are encouraged to participate in Creative Inquiry projects to gain research experience that uses imaginative ways to address various topics. Current CI projects include applying machine learning in nursing, exploring Google's "Start with One, Invent for Many" process, and communications in autonomous vehicle systems.
CI ProjectsCo-Op/Internships
In Computing, approximately 80% of our undergraduates participate in the internship or co-op program. Recent opportunities include Boeing, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, The Home Depot, BMW, Michelin, Bank of America, and Ally Financial.
Career Center
Study Abroad
Studying abroad allows students to view how different cultures and economies interact with advancing technologies. To help identify opportunities that match students' interests and fit within the SoC curriculum, they can meet with an advisor to discuss the type of experience (study/research/service abroad) to pursue.
Study Abroad
