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George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology | Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Computer Science at Webster University prepares you to meet the demands for innovation in the computer field. Webster’s program is designed around identified core knowledge areas of computer science. The program includes theoretical and practical hands-on approaches preparing students to enter the IT workforce or continue their education in a professional graduate degree program.
BS in Computer Science, '24
Upon completion of the BS in Computer Science program, Webster students will:
Offers a BS in Computer Science, an emphasis in Cybersecurity, and a minor in Computer Science
The 51 credit hours required for the computer science major include the following:
Students planning to enter a graduate program in computer science or a related field after graduation are encouraged to take the following courses. Note: these courses are not required for the BS in Computer Science.
In addition to the learning outcomes for the BS in Computer Science, the emphasis in Cybersecurity has the following additional learning outcomes upon program completion:
The 57 credit hours required for the computer science major with an emphasis in cybersecurity include the following:
Upon completion of the minor in Computer Science, Webster graduates will:
*Computer language content must vary
BS in Computer Science, emphasis in Cybersecurity, '23
In a world that has become increasingly computer-dependent, the employment outlook for computer science majors should continue to be a bright spot in the jobs sector. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017), the field of computer science will continue to expand as innovations in technology create new opportunities across different industries. In fact, computer and information technology occupations are expected to grow 13% from 2016 to 2026, creating roughly 560,000 jobs (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018). A Computer Science degree from Webster University will further enhance this job outlook, as 95.5% of our students are employed full time after graduation.
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