Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
The computer game technology specialization equips you for a career in game development. This focus area, offered to both computer science and computer information systems majors, immerses you in game creation, production, and coding. The curriculum builds upon your core knowledge of systems, programming, networking, and other tech-centric subjects. For deeper insight into game creation, consider pairing this with an interactive media minor or pursuing a dual degree.
Upon graduation, you'll have gained:
Hands-on research and collaborative projects in intimate classroom settings
Internship possibilities with leading organizations including Walgreens, Caterpillar, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, ProducePro, and Illinois Mutual Insurance
A comprehensive senior-year capstone project partnering with a local business
Professional networking, career growth opportunities, and coding competitions through the student-run Association for Computing Machinery chapter