Winona State’s Computer Science Department offers one major with 4 concentrations and 2 minors for students who want to work with technology and programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Study the theory, design, and application of computing systems to solve complex problems across diverse domains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, you can get a strong foundation in theoretical and applied computer science, plus exposure to current industry practices and emerging topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Graduates are prepared to become software developers, systems engineers, and data scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about required courses for the Computer Science major<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also further specialize your skills and customize your education by choosing from our 4 optional concentrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each concentration allows you to build on the Computer Science bachelor’s degree core coursework and go more in depth in specific areas.<\/p>\n\n\n Analyze and interpret biological and biomedical data. <\/p>\n Graduates are prepared to become bioinformatics analysts, computational biologists, and research scientists in health care and biotechnology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n Design and implement information systems that support organizational and business operations. <\/p>\n Graduates are prepared to become systems analysts, IT project managers, and business intelligence analysts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n Protect computer systems and data from security threats and cyberattacks.<\/p>\n Graduates are prepared to become cybersecurity analysts, information security specialists, and network security engineers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n Enhance usability, accessibility, and overall user experience in computing systems.<\/p>\n Graduates are prepared to become UX\/UI designers, usability analysts, and interaction designers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n WSU offers the Path to Purple programs<\/a> for Rochester Community & Technical College (RCTC) students. Students can take advantage of the Path to Purple program in a variety of ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Computer Science Department also offers 2 minors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many occupations today require experience with computer systems and technology, so a Computer Science minor can complement several areas of study across business, education, liberal arts, and health sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n Watkins 103<\/p>\n 507.457.5385<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Nadia Miranda <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Watkins 103C<\/p>\n 507.457.2980<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Mingrui Zhang <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Watkins 108C<\/p>\n 507.457.5384<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Gerald Cichanowski <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nConcentrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU-Rochester: Path to Purple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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