Do you thrive on developing elegant solutions to complex problems? Industry 4.0 is changing the way companies develop and deliver products and services. As a computer science major at Wilkes, you’ll leverage both your analytical and creative skills to design next-generation software and data solutions that can change tomorrow’s world.
Program Snapshot
| Program Type | Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major, Minor | On Campus | 120 (16 for minor) |
Why Study Computer Science at Wilkes?
As a Wilkes computer science student, you’ll enjoy small class sizes, the freedom to conduct independent study and research with dedicated faculty, and opportunities to solve real-world problems. A computer science degree opens up a variety of career pathways and possibilities. Depending on your interests, you'll have the opportunity to explore and collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects.
What Will You Learn as a Computer Science Major?
- A series of foundational computer science and mathematics courses in data structures, algorithms, and parallel and distributed computing provide a strong base of theoretical and practical knowledge you'll use every day.
- Advanced electives build on what you've learned, diving into topics such as networking and communication, security, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- In addition to technical expertise, you'll prepare for a successful career by learning to effectively work within a team and become familiar best practices within a professional, legal and ethical framework. Select students gain practical experience working as system administrators for the department, managing our computing facilities.
- A senior capstone project brings it all together. You'll have the opportunity to leverage everything you've learned as you work on a project team under the direction of a faculty member solving actual problems. Capstone projects are often developed with alumni supervision, giving you additional opportunities to make lasting connections and expand your network as you complete your computer science degree.
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