Computer Science is one of the most expansive, innovative, and adaptive areas of knowledge today. Join this growing field by earning a UIS degree on campus or online.

At the University of Illinois Springfield, our Department of Computer Science prepares students for challenging careers as professionals in the public and private sectors. Our program offers a bachelor of science and a master of science in the field of computer science and a bachelor of science in information systems security. The Computer Science BS, Information Systems Security BS and the Computer Science MS degrees are all offered both on campus and online.

Department Accolades

The Computer Science Department's curriculum is certified by the Committee of National Security Systems and the National Security Agency. The Computer Science Department has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly sponsor the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) Program

News

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Mayo 18, 2026
How UIS faculty are using AI in the classroom and beyond
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how people learn and work, and at the University of Illinois Springfield, faculty are ensuring students are...
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Jul 01, 2025
AI curriculum Development for K-12
Key findings or impacts Developed a one week summer camp curriculum on AI Foundation of autonomous vehicles for K9-12 and implemented it at UIS and ISU...
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Jun 26, 2025
Application of Protein Language Models to low-N engineering of binder to Metalloproteinase (MP) family of enzymes
Methods & Key Findings : Metalloproteinases (MPs), a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases, include matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a...
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Abr 04, 2025
UIS hosts “Day of AI” for regional high school students
The University of Illinois Springfield hosted the “Day of AI” on Friday, April 4, a half-day event designed to introduce regional high school students to...
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Abr 02, 2025
UIS awards Schewe Professorship to Yanhui Guo for AI research in education
The University of Illinois Springfield has named Yanhui Guo, associate professor of computer science, as the recipient of the Louise Hartman Schewe and Karl...
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Sep 20, 2024
CAPE Digital Badging Services
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) offers digital badging services that let UIS departments validate employee skills and ...
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Mar 11, 2024
UIS professor develops curriculum to teach artificial intelligence to middle and high school students
The University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Computer Science Elham Buxton has published a new curriculum model aimed at fostering...
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Ene 21, 2024
Faculty Revolutionizing Science: CHST's Breakthroughs in AI and Computational Research
In a forthcoming special journal issue, faculty from the College of Health, Science, and Technology are making waves at the forefront of integrating...