PROGRAMS AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
<p><strong>UW-Whitewater offers the following undergraduate Computer Science degrees and programs:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/computer_science/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Computer Science - General Emphasis (BA/BS)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/computer_science/#fouryearplantext" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 4-year plan</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/computer-science-applied-computing-emphasis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Arts — Computer Science, Applied Computing emphasis</a>*</li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/computer-science-applied-computing-emphasis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science — Computer Science, Applied Computing emphasis</a>*</li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/computer-science-artificial-intelligence-emphasis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence Emphasis (BA/BS)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/computer-science-artificial-intelligence-emphasis/#fouryearplantext" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 4-year plan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/computer-science_comprehensive/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Computer Science - Comprehensive Emphasis (BS)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/computer-science_comprehensive/#fouryearplantext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/game_development/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Computer Science - Game Development Emphasis (BA/BS)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/game_development/#fouryearplantext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan</a></li>
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<p>* Requires an associate degree from an institution that has an <a href="https://www.uww.edu/admissions/transfer#transferarticulationagreements">articulation agreement with UW-Whitewater</a></p>
<p><strong>Minors:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/biology/bioinformatics-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bioinformatics </a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/interdepartmental/media-arts-games-development-minor-communication-gaming/" target="blank">Communication/Gaming</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/cybersecurity-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cybersecurity </a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/data-science-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Data Science </a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/business-economics/information-technology-supply-chain-management/information-technology-minor/" target="blank">Information Technology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/interdepartmental/media-arts-game-development-minor-visual-media-design/" target="blank">Media Art</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/computer_science/web_site_development_and_administration_minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website Development and Administration </a></li>
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<p>In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, as a computer science major, you’ll take a variety of core and elective classes that will vary based on your chosen emphasis. Here’s an example of classes most computer science majors will take:</p>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to Java</li>
<li>Introduction to C++</li>
<li>Data Structures</li>
<li>Assembly Programming</li>
<li>Database Management Systems</li>
<li>Theory of Algorithms</li>
<li>Software Engineering</li>
</ul>
<p>Students interested in the comprehensive emphasis will take an ethics course and complete two lab science courses.</p>
<p>Students earning the general degree are required to choose a minor.</p>
HOW TO APPLY
<p>To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater standard application for admission and indicate your interest in earning a degree in Computer Science.</p>
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