Overview

Computer Science is the study of modern computers including their design, applications, programming and theoretical foundation. Since computers are now used in virtually every business, governmental agency, educational institution, and research enterprise, students who obtain a background in computer science position themselves well to be technology experts in almost any profession. For half a century computing machinery and software applications have gone through very rapid evolution which continues today. Computer science specialists are particularly well prepared to understand and adapt to the continuing changes in the field.

Employment opportunities are to be found in a wide variety of corporations, state and federal agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations. Although the opportunities offered students are many and varied, it must be recognized that the rapid rate of change of our technology imposes the responsibility of continuing study in order to remain current in this field.

Majors/Emphases

Depending on a student's choice of coursework within the Computer Science program of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, a graduate could be prepared to work for a company needing a specialist in commercial software development, Web site development and administration, systems programming, cybersecurity, industrial programming applications, database engineer, data analytics, artificial intelligence, software engineering. Students obtaining a BSE degree can complete a minor or second major in Computer Science to be licensed to teach Computer Science in K-12 schools. The major also prepares students to begin graduate programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity.

The two emphases within the Computer Science major serve students with a variety of interests and career objectives. The General emphasis is targeted toward students who want to combine their study of computer science with a minor or second major in another area of study. Students who choose the Comprehensive emphasis are not required to complete a minor or second major; instead, they complete additional coursework in computer science, mathematics, natural science, and ethics.