Computer Science Overview & Goals

Demand for individuals who excel in the fields of computer science and cybersecurity is high and expected to continue to rise. In addition to the increased demand and the necessity of reacting to a constantly changing field, professional technologists need problem solving skills and the ability to shift, adapt, and constantly educate themselves in order to meet as-yet-undefined challenges in the field.

The curricula in computer science and cybersecurity have been designed to develop these abilities in Bethany graduates. Each major and track contains a balance of courses in computer science, business, mathematics, and physics. Students gain programming, ethical decision-making, and security training through real-life case studies, internships, and hands-on research projects.

Recent majors have secured internships with WesBanco; NASA; Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe, LLP; and completed research experiences for undergraduates at the University of Pittsburgh. Bethanians have proven themselves prepared to work for a variety of government agencies and private industries or to seek advanced degrees upon graduation.

Demand for information technology professional who excel in the area of cybersecurity is high. This major offers a focus on research and development of software and algorithms for protecting digital assets. Majors will gain an extensive knowledge of encryption and software applications that are needed in the field. The Cybersecurity track contains a balance of courses in computer science, business, mathematics, and physics. Students gain programming, ethical decision-making, and security training through real-life case studies, internships, and hands-on research projects. Students are encouraged to seek a minor in criminal justice or mathematics.