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CS Graduate Program

The faculty and staff of the Computer Science Department is dedicated to training and preparing students to become computer scientists. We believe that computer science has been and will continue to contribute greatly to all disciplines of study and world economy.

We provide a high quality education to prepare students for productive careers in industry, academia, and government in a nourishing environment for teaching, learning, and research in the theory and applications of computing. This training is offered under the direction of the Graduate School at Western Washington University.

The graduate program in the Computer Science Department involves students in courses on computer science theory, concepts, and practice and in research projects. Students graduating from our program will have the ability to apply computing knowledge and mathematics to real world problems. They will be able to analyze problems and identify the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. Students will master the design-implementation-evaluation cycle for computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs to meet desired goals. Our program provides students with an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities. Our excellent preparation for our students will have a profound impact on the future of humanity.

Goals:

  1. To graduate students with strong, in-depth background in computer science
  2. To prepare students for PhD programs and advanced careers in information
    technology
  3. To engage students in high quality research-oriented projects

Objectives:

  1. To educate students in core concepts in computer science
  2. To provide students with in depth knowledge, skills, and experiences in computer
    science
  3. To focus on the applied aspects of computer science, especially real-world
    projects that use core concepts and expert knowledge of computer science
  4. To provide students and faculty opportunities to engage in research in computer
    science

Contact Information and Useful Links:

  1. E-mail CS Graduate Program Adviser Dr. Jianna Zhang at Jianna.Zhang@wwu.edu
  2. Computer Science Graduate Student Handbook
  3. WWU Graduate School Home Page