Growing a computer science program with a focus on game development

Authors:
Timothy E. Roden;Rob LeGrand
Affiliations:
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA;Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, USA
Venue:
Proceeding of the 44th ACM technical symposium on Computer science education
Year:
2013

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Abstract

A comprehensive undergraduate curriculum in computer game development is described. The program was created as a set of elective courses in the context of a traditional computer science (CS) degree. Primary goals of the program were to increase enrollment in CS and prepare students for careers in the entertainment software industry. In addition, the CS department sought to compete for students with larger state institutions. To do so effectively the department needed to offer a unique program. Results show the new program helped the CS department to nearly triple enrollment over four years and achieve both statewide prominence and national recognition.