School of Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Campus Availability: Macomb
- Emphases: Computer Science, Cybersecurity
Why Choose Computer Science at WIU?
- State-of-the-art computer labs support teaching and practical experience
- Student organizations provide networking opportunities with regional employers
- The integrated program allows students to earn two degrees (bachelor's and master's) in just five years
- Traditional computer science subjects including database systems, computer networks, graphics, artificial intelligence, and software engineering
- Courses in object oriented languages, server-side web development, UNIX, Graphical User Interface, computer security, big data, and digital circuit design
Careers
The demand for computer specialists grows every year. Computer Science graduates will be well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities in every conceivable type of commercial, industrial, governmental, research, and educational organization.
- Application Developer
- Clinical Applications Analyst
- Computer Systems Support Specialist
- Java Architect
- Network Infrastructure Specialist
- Programmer Analyst
- Senior VP for Information Technology
- Software Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Technical Architect
- Web Content Management Developer
Employers
- Allstate
- AM. Assoc. of Neurological Surgeons
- Apex Entertainment Partners
- Caterpillar Inc.
- College of DuPage
- Countrywide Financial
- Gardner Denver
- Harrington Signal
- John Deere
- McAfee
- McGladrey
- NTT America
- Prairie Cardiovascular Ltd.
- Provena Health
- Rock Island Arsenal
- State Farm
- Xerox
Scholarships
- School of Computer Sciences Freshman Scholarship ($1000)
- School of Computer Sciences Transfer Scholarship ($1000)
- Women in Computing Scholarship ($1000)
- Cybersecurity Freshman Scholarship ($1000)
- Cybersecurity Transfer Scholarship ($1000)
- U.S. Veterans or Military Personnel Entrance Award ($1000)
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