Welcome prospective CS student!

Thank you for your interest in Computer Science at UWG. We hope the following information will be of help to you as you consider options for your college career. If you have any further questions that do not seem to be answered here, please feel free to contact us!

Be sure to also visit the University web site for many other University resources including information about UWG's admission processes, student life, and financial aid.

Programs of Study

The Department offers a CAC/ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science, and several Graduate Certificates in Computing. Our curriculum emphasizes software systems; major themes in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum include software engineering, object-oriented design and development, systems integration, and developing communication skills.

The central focus in CS@UWG is quality teaching and student learning. We consider each and every student to be a valued member of the Department. With class sizes of generally less than 20 students, students have the opportunity for close interaction with faculty and peers.

Faculty and Staff

In addition to a shared committment to excellence in teaching and student service, our Faculty and Staff have a diverse range of professional interests. Areas of specialization include software engineering, object-oriented design, systems and networks, programming languages, human factors, databases and information management, web technologies, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and computational theory.

Computing Facilities

The Department is housed in the recently constructed Technology Learning Center. Our lab facilities consist of general and specialized labs designed to support and enhance CS instruction and research. All CS majors have 24-hour access to labs using their UWG ID card. Our computing environment consists of Windows, UNIX, and Mac systems. All students have access to a wide variety of software tools and technologies commonly used in industry, most of which are also available for students' own computers at no cost. In addition, the Department is covered by a campus-wide high-speed wireless network.

computer science eXperience

computer science eXperience (csX) is a free resource center operated by the Department that assists students taking introductory CS courses by offering peer tutoring and mentoring.

Course Web

The Department maintains a comprehensive course web system where past and current course materials are accessible online. This system provides a consistent interface for faculty to post course content and materials and provides various tools for class communication and interaction. Nearly all current and past courses on the system are open for guest access - we encourage you to browse through the system to see the types of, and content from, courses we offer.

Student Organizations

The Department supports a number of student organizations in support of our mission to enrich the learning experience through extracurricular activites and peer interaction. Their activities include academic enrichment as well as social functions. You can take a look at the photo album to catch a glimpse of both the serious and the lighter sides of life in CS@UWG!