{"id":87,"date":"2015-07-28T18:39:09","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T18:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=87"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:38:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:38:54","slug":"computer-science","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/computer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Computer Science<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Ready to change the world?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Software developers and analysts find innovative solutions to complex problems in science, medicine, art, music, mathematics and more. Major in computer science at the University of Mary Washington and you\u2019ll explore what\u2019s possible in a program that melds theory, application, technique and design. Conduct meaningful research, serve an internship, pursue a minor in data science, create something wholly original \u2013 it\u2019s all open to you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students majoring in computer science who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The bachelor\u2019s program in computer science offers an array of courses<\/a>, including object-oriented design, databases, computer ethics, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, game programming, data mining, software engineering, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

U.S. News & World Report ranks jobs in computing among the best in the country. A bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science will prepare you for a career as a software developer, database administrator, computer hardware engineer, database administrator, systems analyst, network architect, Web developer, security analyst, computer programmer, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Internships allow qualified students to earn academic credit, gain real-world experience, and boost their resumes by working at technical firms, government offices, or software development agencies. Companies that have sponsored recent student internships include Microsoft, IBM, NASA, RSA, Federal Reserve Bank, US Department of Health & Human Services, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Booz Allen Hamilton, MITRE, and Northrop Grumman.<\/p>\n\n\n

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