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Department ofComputer Science and Engineering

Web Design and Engineering Major

Web Design and Engineering students, Amanda Holl, Tracey Acosta, and Paige Rogalski, pose with faculty advisor, Darren Atkinson after winning their 2015 Senior Design session for their project

Web Design and Engineering students, Amanda Holl, Tracey Acosta, and Paige Rogalski, pose with faculty advisor, Darren Atkinson after winning their 2015 Senior Design session for their project "Code Girl," a web-based application that allows girls aged 5 to 8 to create their own avatar doll and unlock accessories by successfully completing challenges using a visual coding editor.

Students must also complete the University Core Curriculum requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in the engineering school and sufficient electives for a total of 175 units.

Web Design and Engineering
  • ENGR 1 — Introduction to Engineering
  • CSEN 10 — Introduction to Programming
  • CSEN 11 — Advanced Programming
  • CSEN 12 — Abstract Data Types and Data Structures
  • CSEN 60 — Introduction to Web Technologies
  • CSEN 146 — Computer Networks
  • CSEN 161 — Web Programming I
  • CSEN 162 — Web Infrastructure
  • CSEN 163 — Web Usability
  • CSEN 164 — Web Programming II
  • CSEN 169 — Web Information Management
  • CSEN 174 — Software Engineering
  • CSEN 194 (or ENGR 194), 195 (or ENGR 195), 196 (or ENGR 196) — Design Project I, II, III

CSEN 10 (Introduction to Programming) may be waived by demonstrating equivalent programming proficiency, such as by having AP credit or by passing the department’s programming diagnostic exam.

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
  • ENGL 181
  • ARTS 74 or 174 — Computer Imaging
  • ARTS 75 or 175 — Graphic Design
  • ARTS 177 — Website Graphic Design
  • COMM 50 — Media and Technology Studies
  • COMM 12 — Technology and Communication
  • COMM 3 — Digital Storytelling OR COMM 30 — Intro to Digital Filmmaking
  • SOCI 49 or 149 — Computers, the Internet, and Society
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
  • MATH 11, 12, 13, 14 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II, III, and IV
  • AMTH 108 — Probability and Statistics
  • Natural Science  — Any course from the list approved by the University Core (here).
Educational Enrichment Electives

Same as for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering.

Contact Us

Chair: Prof. Silvia Figueira

Department Manager (Graduate Matters)
Katharina Berning 408-554-5281

Department Manager (Undergraduate Matters)
Pam Lin 408-554-6805

Computer Science and Engineering
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

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  • From left: Jake Prince, Joe Neumeyer, Amy Miller, Blair Koeneman; Credit: Joanne Lee image link to article

    Bioengineering and Web Design and Engineering seniors teamed up to help expectant mothers in remote regions get the healthcare screening they need with their device, MUMS: Mobile Urinalysis for Maternal Screening.

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