Department of Computing and Information Sciences

Computing and Information Sciences

The Computing and Information Sciences department at Valparaiso University offers courses to undergraduate and graduate students that help them to understand, evaluate, automate, and improve processes — skills that can be applied to almost any problem in any field.

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

A flexible UG major curriculum, two MA programs, and three graduate certificates offer thorough training in the principles of computer science and information technology, along with a plethora of electives that allow students to apply their training to a wide variety of fields.

Non-Majors Welcome!

By removing barriers to enrollment wherever possible, the department encourages non-majors to sample its course offerings. Many challenging and valuable upper-level courses have just one or two prerequisites.  In addition, students are encouraged to apply for the Early Entry option to the MA in Information Technology or Cyber Security programs.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Computer Science at Valpo employs the methodologies of mathematics (logic), science (observation), and engineering (design). At its core is the study of algorithms — the precise sequence of instructions used to solve problems.
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Computing and Information Sciences Department offers graduate programs that prepare graduates for the future of technology regardless of what new languages, operating systems, and applications emerge.
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ONLINE PROGRAMS

The Department provides a variety of options for online learning. Both MS programs in IT and Cyber Security are offered fully online. In addition, three IT certificates in IT Fundamentals, IT Assurance, and IT Security, are fully offered online.
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