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The computer game technology specialization equips you for a career in video game development. This focus area, offered to both computer science and computer information systems students, covers game design, production, and coding. These classes build upon your core knowledge in systems, programming, networking, and other tech-related subjects. For deeper insight into game creation, consider pairing this with an interactive media minor or pursuing a dual degree.
Upon completing your studies, you'll have gained:
Hands-on research and collaborative work in intimate classroom settings
Internship possibilities with companies like Walgreens, Caterpillar, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, ProducePro, and Illinois Mutual Insurance
A comprehensive senior year project partnering with a regional business
Professional connections, career growth opportunities, and coding competitions through the student-run Association for Computing Machinery chapter