computer science
The WOU Computer Science program includes instruction in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of computing, but the focus truly is on applied, hands-on skills that will make you marketable in the tech hotspot that is the Pacific Northwest. You’ll take courses in advanced mathematics, programming, computer architecture and operating systems as well, preparing you for jobs at firms such as Intel, Symantec, Oracle and Microsoft like many WOU graduates.
Choose from A.B., B.A. or B.S.
credits required for the Computer Science major
students enrolled in the Computer Science program
students per class on average in the Computer Science program
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
Sample four-year degree plan
Learning outcomes
- Develop expertise in software engineering practices
- Master software development and project management tools consistent with current industry standards
- Exhibit autodidactic qualities through individual studies, group projects and research opportunities
Career opportunities
- Software developer
- Network administrator
- Computer support specialist
- Network security specialist
- Artificial intelligence designer
- Game/app designer
Computer Science minor
It’s no secret that understanding technology and how it works is a huge selling point in many professions. A minor in this program can be a terrific complement to a major in business, criminal justice, mathematics or communications.
credits required for the Computer Science minor
Faculty
TED BEERS
Faculty Instructor, Computer Science Division
503-838-9226 | beerst@wou.edu | OED 232
CHRIS BROOKS
NTT Instructor, Computer Science Division
503-838-9297 | brooksc@wou.edu | OED 233
XIYUAN CHEN
NTT Assistant Professor, Computer Science Division
503-838-8773 | chenxiy@wou.edu | OED 234
LUCAS CORDOVA
NTT Instructor/Adjunct Assistant Professor, Computer Science Division
503-838-9442 | cordoval@wou.edu | OED 235
BREEANN FLESCH
Associate Professor, Computer Science Division
503-838-9489 | fleschb@wou.edu | OED 223
PING GONG
NTT Instructor, Computer Science Division
503-838-8773 | gongp@wou.edu | OED 234
DON KRAUS
Instructor and Advisor of Computer Science and Information Systems, Computer Science Division
503-838-8992 | krausd@wou.edu | OED 238
BECKA MORGAN
Associate Professor, Computer Science Division
503-838-8964 | morganb@wou.edu | OED 236
SCOT MORSE
Professor, Computer Science Division
503-838-8921 | morses@wou.edu | OED 231
ALLISON OMLID
NTT Instructor/Adjunct Lecturer, Computer Science Division
503-838-9272 | omlida@wou.edu | OED 228
THADDEUS SHANNON
MS M&IS Program Coordinator, Computer Science Division
503-838-8095 | shannont@wou.edu | OED 227
ROBERT SURTON
NTT Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Science Division
503-838-9443 | surtonr@wou.edu | OED 237
YANWEI WU
Associate Professor, Computer Science Division
503-838-9121 | wuya@wou.edu | OED 234