Computer Science (CS)

Overview

Computer Scientists play a crucial role in choosing the software "building blocks" that make up today's digital world. From designing a new operating system, developing a next-gen mobile app, crafting a secure web interface, or creating a robust generative AI framework, the opportunities in computer science are as diverse as technology itself.

MECOP's Computer Science students gain experience in applying their academic knowledge to solve real-world problems alongside industry professionals. Interns design and verify software across components like languages, operating systems, and embedded devices.

Internship History

Active Company Participants

The following participating companies have taken CS students in the recent past (within the last 5 years):

Student Participation

Participating Universities

MECOP currently accepts Computer Science students from the following universities:

• Oregon State University
• Oregon Tech
• Portland State University
• University of Portland

Internship Timeframes

The following timeframes have been laid out by our participating universities for when an internship should be offered. These timeframes have been structured to allow students to participate in the program and not fall behind on their upper-division coursework schedule beyond the terms that internships overlap.

Coursework Requirements

Each participating university discipline has a set of required courses that must be taken to stay on schedule for program participation. These requirements are optimized to provide the necessary skills to participate in MECOP's internships while minimizing the amount of time added to receiving a degree. If you are a student and want to discuss your current academic qualifications and to plan out your curriculum for participation, please see our directory of advisors.

MECOP Affiliated Advisors For This Discipline