Computer Science
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of computational methods, systems, and models. Our cutting-edge program will prepare you well for a challenging, high-paying and in-demand career.
Explore Computer Science at UWEC
In an industry that is constantly evolving, we understand how critical it is to use the latest technology and understand today's best practices. That's why our expert faculty regularly evaluate, update, and refresh the program's curriculum. Rooted in experiential learning, coursework will introduce you to the many different facets of computer science, including data structures, database systems, algorithms, computer architecture, and operating systems. You'll also quickly become fluent in programming languages as you take part in unique projects and challenges.
Countless opportunities to further enhance your resume, including the chance to intern at a local company or organization, are also available to you. Many of these internships are paid — or count for credit — and help get your foot in the door at places you may want to work. Your professors and career counselors will work with you individually to find an internship that best aligns with your career goals. This is just one of the many ways UWEC faculty and staff go above and beyond to prepare you for your career.
At UW-Eau Claire, you'll find that you earn so much more than just a degree. You'll develop skills, experiences, and techniques highly sought after by the industry. You'll also launch into a job you love, with all the tools and connections you need to succeed in a growing and fast-paced field.
Program Details
UW-Eau Claire's computer science department will empower you with the tools and resources you need to thrive in your educational journey. Four state-of-the-art computer labs with equipment updated every two years ensure you are working with the most recent technology. Students can also take advantage of the Blugold Supercomputing Cluster, which uses the analysis of mathematical models and computer simulations to gain an understanding of physical and chemical systems.
Computer science faculty are always working on different research projects and actively encouraging their students to get involved. Ongoing research is conducted in areas like computer security, data mining, and data query analyzer (DBQA). You are also welcome to start your own project in an area that interests you. Students regularly present their work at both national and regional conferences, including the annual Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity (CERCA) conference right here on campus.
Logic, attention to detail, analytics, problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity are just some of the skills you'll build here. Combined with the many professional experiences gained inside and outside the classroom, it's no wonder employers want UWEC computer science grads.
Blugold Stories
Whether it's programming, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence, the Computer Science program has a comprehensive and challenging curriculum to prepare you for the future. Through faculty-student collaborations, research and on-campus job opportunities related to computer science, students graduate ready for a variety of exciting careers.
A collaboration between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and UW-Eau Claire is giving Blugolds the opportunity to use high-performance computing to engage in their data-driven research. Supercomputers can process massive data sets in a short period, allowing students and faculty to dedicate more time on other aspects of their research.
Creating things in class and later seeing how they can be combined into one project, or how they can be used in different scenarios and adapted to new needs is a very important step in learning more about the computer science field.
Where can the computer science program lead me after graduation?
Small class sizes, transformative curriculum, and student-focused faculty will prepare you well for a successful career in the computer science industry. UWEC graduates go on to pursue a variety of interesting jobs at some of the country's largest and most reputable organizations, including IBM, Verizon, Target, JAMF, and Mayo Clinic.
Example Careers
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Web developer
- Database administrator
- Information systems manager
- Systems analyst
- Technical support specialist
- Health information tech specialist
- Network architect
- Video game designer
- Information security analyst
Recent Graduates
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At UW-Eau Claire, you'll learn about the latest in the industry from some of the best. We are extremely proud of the fact that our computer science department has recently received two grants recognizing our innovative curriculum. The department has also been nominated three times for the UW System Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award.
Here are a few courses in Computer Science at UW-Eau Claire.
CS 245
Advanced Programming and Data Structures
Advanced object-oriented programming techniques including OO design, distributed and concurrent computation, GUI development, and testing. Implementation and use of data structures including lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs.
CS 252
Computer Systems
Introduction to systems level concepts including number system representation, digital logic, machine models, assembly language, UNIX, C programming and memory management, and parallel architectures.
CS 335
Algorithms
Discussion of algorithm design, problem-solving methods. Specific algorithm topics include divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and backtracking.
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