Department of Computer Science
Computers are the tools. You are the mastermind.
Whether you dream of architecting smart IoT devices or developing the next major database-driven web application, WWU’s computer science program provides the foundation to make your vision a reality.
The Department of Computer Science offers six bachelor’s degrees and two minors. Choose our comprehensive B.S. in Computer Science for maximum flexibility and elective choices, or pair computing with another discipline through our B.A. program. We also offer specialized degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Game Development, and Information Systems.
New for 2026: Our Bachelor of Applied Science provides an accelerated three-year pathway for motivated students ready to enter the workforce sooner with reduced educational costs, backed by the same rigorous foundation that prepares all our graduates for success.
From day one, you will dive into practical application: first-year students contribute code to open-source projects, while seniors develop capstone projects that positively impact the local community. By emphasizing professionalism and ethical practice, we prepare you to be both a technically proficient developer and a thoughtful citizen.
Join a robust on-campus STEM community with ongoing connections to industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and PNNL. In our small, faculty-led classes, you will foster strong friendships, master team collaboration, and find mentors who care deeply about your academic and spiritual growth.
College Experience
What will your college experience look like as a computer science major?
Curriculum: Our Adventist computer science program emphasizes career preparation, and understanding computing topics such as artificial intelligence and professional ethics from an Adventist world-view. We offer a variety of electives, and classes with strong practical and theoretical cores.
Events: Join the Association of Computing Machinery Club and attend building events, internship talks, and software release parties. Other social activities include: quarterly board game nights, computer trivia games, and picnics, and the annual day-long hackathon from Microsoft and Google.
Resources: Our interactive flip-top desk classrooms allow you to work along with professors on their own computers. You will also have exclusive access to collaborative work spaces with dual monitors, modern cloud computing software, and our private cloud computing infrastructure with your own virtual machines.
Senior Projects: Your time at WWU will conclude with a real-world capstone project for industry and/or community organizations. Recent examples include: web services project for Adventist Health, and student test scores visualization for the College Place School District.
Career Path
What can your career path as a computer science major look like?
Most of our graduates go on to have successful careers in computer engineering or software development. They work in companies ranging from small start-ups and single-person shows to large west coast tech companies such as Amazon and Microsoft, in both in-person and remote jobs. Others have found work in Information Systems and Computer Support doing everything from network management to supporting large customer management systems.
