{"id":920,"date":"2017-12-06T19:29:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T19:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/?page_id=920"},"modified":"2024-07-29T15:41:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T20:41:46","slug":"computer-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/computer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong>Why study Computer Science?<\/strong><br \/>\nComputer Science \u00a0is an ever-expanding field with endless opportunities. Students get hands-on, learning in systems, programming, security and large scale simulation. From team collaboration to internships, your education will prepare you for an exciting career in the IT industry.<\/p>\n<p>The core of Missouri Western\u2019s Computer Science program is built around several programming languages and algorithm development. Students also study database, networking, computer architecture, operating systems and graphics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Career Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>\nThe demand for qualified computer science professionals is constantly growing. You can choose from a wide variety of careers, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Software Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Programmer Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Network Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Security Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Systems Application Architect<\/li>\n<li>Mobile App Developer<\/li>\n<li>Database Developer or Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Simulation, Modeling or Gaming Developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:60px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:84px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:1px;border-color:#f6f6f6;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><h2>Our graduates succeed!<\/h2><div class=\"reading-box-additional fusion-reading-box-additional\">\n<p>The placement rate for graduates in the CSMP Department is approximately 87%.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1631\" alt=\"Students work on computers in a computer science class\" title=\"Computer technician installs system of computer. Assembling PC\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-879025326-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-879025326-200x127.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-879025326-400x255.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-879025326-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-879025326-800x510.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-879025326-1200x765.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-879025326-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:12pt;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,199,0,0.3);--awb-divider-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);--awb-divider-hover-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#89385b;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#3a3a3a;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Oswald&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-920-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6761cee5cf676487e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6761cee5cf676487e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6761cee5cf676487e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-920-1\" data-target=\"#6761cee5cf676487e\" href=\"#6761cee5cf676487e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Computer Science Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6761cee5cf676487e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6761cee5cf676487e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/science-and-health\/computer-science-mathematics-physics\/computer-science-bs\/#requirementstext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to view the course requirements in the MWSU Course Catalog.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-428626df49878d7db fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_428626df49878d7db\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"428626df49878d7db\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-920-1\" data-target=\"#428626df49878d7db\" href=\"#428626df49878d7db\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Sample Degree Plan<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"428626df49878d7db\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_428626df49878d7db\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/forms.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/ug\/CSMP\/SP-BS-CS-Computer-Science.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B.S. Computer Science\/General Concentration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-920","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/920","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=920"}],"version-history":[{"count":83,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2247,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/920\/revisions\/2247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csmp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}