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Computer science is the study of computers, including the development and analysis of programs and the computing machinery that runs them.

The WSU computer science program emphasizes software design and testing. You can broaden your studies by working with an advisor to choose courses that fulfill the degree requirements and give you specialized knowledge in other areas, such as artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, security, networks, distributed systems, and more.

In addition to on its Pullman campus, WSU also offers a computer science degree at WSU Tri-Cities and WSU Vancouver.

Strengths of the program

WSU computer science alumni have become leaders in local and worldwide companies, universities, and other computing-related areas.
Learning labs include SGI and HP workstations for graphics and animation, PC operating systems based on Linux, PC-based networking, and microprocessor development.
Superb computer facilities include Unix and Windows workstations with high-speed networking and 10-gigabit internet.
Gain career strength in software engineering, operating systems, neural networks, data mining, computer graphics and animation, computer security, networking, and programming languages.
Receive a solid technical background in math, science, and engineering.
You can join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall at WSU Pullman—share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab.

The bachelor of science degree requires substantial basic and advanced computer science course work and is the traditional computer science degree.

SAMPLE COURSES
BELOW IS A SAMPLE OF COURSES THAT STUDENTS WHO ARE PURSUING A BS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE ARE LIKELY TO TAKE:

Program Design and Development
Data Structures
Advanced Data Structures
Programming Tools
Computer Architecture
Software Engineering Principles I and II
Automata and Formal Languages
Principles of Software Design
Software Design Project I and II
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Operating Systems and Computer Architecture

Fifteen credits of computer science option courses may be taken in such areas as communications, computer engineering, computer graphics, mathematics, networks and distributed systems, scientific computation, or software engineering.

Careers in computer science

The demand for computer science professionals will continue to increase in the foreseeable future. Average starting salaries are in the $50,000 range, sometimes with signing bonuses due to the high-demand market.

Hot careers for WSU computer science graduates are in software engineering, networking, and computer animation. Companies that typically hire WSU graduates include Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Alias Wavefront, Intel, Tektronix, Boeing, and other small- and mid-sized companies that are in the computing industry or are looking for technical leadership.