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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Elevate your career prospects with a Computer Science degree from GSW, where you'll gain a blend of technical prowess and essential soft skills highly sought after by employers. From leadership abilities to advanced programming proficiency, our program equips you with the tools to excel in today's dynamic job market. With the expansive scope of computer science, you'll have the opportunity to specialize in diverse areas tailored to your interests. As technology continues to drive innovation across industries, your computer science expertise will be in high demand, spanning financial institutions, consultancy firms, software development companies, and beyond. Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, ensuring the highest standards of education and career readiness.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Curriculum

Minor Curriculum

Program Details

Hands-on labs will challenge students and increase problem solving abilities. Throughout the program, computer science students will:

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
Understand the foundations of machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and database management systems (DBMS)
Understand web development, software development, and mobile application development with internship and research opportunities
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles

Hands-on Experience How You Need It

Georgia Southwestern understands the importance of real-deal experience and frequently offers internships and student positions throughout campus and our community to give students the experience required to succeed.

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Undergraduate Major

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Department of Computing
Crawford Wheatley Hall

229-931-2090
janie.mooney@gsw.edu

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Outcomes

Program Objectives

Additional Details

Graduates from the computer science degree can expect to:

Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
Join one of the fastest growing and most profitable industries in technology
Work in a wide range of industries with the ability to choose an area of interest

Graduates are thoroughly grounded in the principles, practices, and skills of computing to successfully demonstrate competence in their profession or in other academic pursuits. 
Graduates can easily adapt to new technologies, remain current with their professions, and are prepared to make suggestions for improving processes used by their organizations. 
Graduates are responsible and informed members of the computing profession actively seeking positions of leadership and are contributing members of society.

Enrollment and Graduation Count

Term:	Enrollment:	Graduates:
Fall 2019	62	10
Fall 2020	62	11
Fall 2021	61	7

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GSW’s faculty-to-student ratio and small-town feel made it a good choice for me to pursue my degree while being an active member of the Navy Reserves.

Dalton Holley Computer Science Major
Blakely, Georgia

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