{"id":12231,"date":"2025-08-21T10:58:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=12231"},"modified":"2025-08-21T10:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:58:29","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/computer-science-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Science Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Computer Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Computer Science major<\/a> is great for those who are passionate about computer science but don\u2019t have a specific focus area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this program, students will deepen their knowledge through courses in Theory, Programming Languages and Operating Systems, and several electives of their choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applied Computer Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Applied Computer Science Major option provides a way to consider the application of computer science to a specific emphasis. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Bioinformatics<\/div>\n

The Bioinformatics major seamlessly combines computer science, data analytics, and biology. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n

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Computer Information Systems<\/div>\n

The Computer Information Systems major equips students to design, maintain, and troubleshoot computer systems tailored for business use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n

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Human Computer Interactions<\/div>\n

The Human Computer Interactions major focuses on the design and interaction between humans and computer systems. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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WSU-Rochester: Path to Purple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WSU offers the Path to Purple programs<\/a> for Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) students. Students can take advantage of the Path to Purple program in a variety of ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n