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Department of Computer Science
Housed in the brand new Ethos Forum, Union’s Department of Computer Science develops lifelong learners and real-world problem solvers who are as grounded in their convictions as they are in their code.
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The Computer Science major at Union University provides a strong foundation in programming, algorithms, software development, and computational theory with an emphasis on practical application. Grounded in a Christ-centered academic environment, graduates are prepared for careers in software engineering, technology development, and graduate study in computer science.
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The Cybersecurity program at Union University builds on years of industry experience and professional certification standards to equip students across all eight CISSP domains. Grounded in the conviction that understanding systems is the foundation of securing them, graduates are prepared for careers in cybersecurity analysis, risk management, and information security… Read More
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The Data Science major at Union University combines 30 hours of mathematics and computer science with a 12-hour field concentration — equipping students to gather, analyze, and communicate data across a range of disciplines. Key areas of focus include computational thinking, model building, algorithms, and data curation, preparing graduates for… Read More
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The Computational Engineering Science minor at Union University combines coursework in engineering, mathematics, and computer science to prepare students for the growing field of computational modeling and simulation. Recognized as a crucial third mode of scientific investigation, CES equips students for graduate study and careers in industry, research, and applied… Read More
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The Computer Information Systems minor provides students with a foundational understanding of application analysis, design, and implementation using programming languages and software packages. Designed for students who will use technology in a job-supportive role, the minor equips graduates to work effectively with information systems across a range of professional settings.
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The Digital Media Studies minor at Union University is a 21-hour interdisciplinary program combining courses in Art, Communication Arts, and Computer Science. Students develop the creative, strategic, and technical skills needed to design, produce, and implement digital media — gaining a broad understanding of the new media landscape and its… Read More
Union's computer science faculty combine deep technical expertise with genuine personal investment in every student. With small class sizes and a brand new home in the Ethos Forum — equipped with modern computer labs, collaborative workspaces, and industry-standard tools — you'll have everything you need to build, solve, and innovate from day one.
Brian Glas
Chair and Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Brian Glas
Chair and Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Mason Ruby
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Mason Ruby
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Randal S. Schwindt
Professor of Engineering; Interim Department Chair, Computer Science
Randal S. Schwindt
Professor of Engineering; Interim Department Chair, Computer Science
Colton Thatcher
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Colton Thatcher
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
The HUB is a collection of innovative spaces that enable students, faculty, and community members to design, collaborate, create and innovate. The 7 distinct spaces include a Maker’s Space, two Entrepreneurship Studios, a Workshop, an Innovation Gallery, a Business Analytics Center, and a Story Room.
The HUB is located on the first floor of the Ethos Forum, the newest academic building at Union University.
The Digital Media Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program joining Art, Communication Arts, and Computer Science. Its purpose is to produce a student aesthetically, theoretically, and technologically trained and capable of excellence in the relatively new area of the design, production, and implementation of digital communications media. Included are such areas as web page design, digital visual and aural communications strategies and theory, interactive media design, media programming, digital presentation techniques, and technological advances in digital communications.
The Computer Science Minor is intended for students interested primarily in pursuing a career in computer science or a related field immediately upon graduation.
The Web Development Minor is intended for students interested primarily in pursuing a career in software development or a related field immediately upon graduation.
The Game Development Minor is intended for students interested primarily in pursuing a career in game development or a related field immediately upon graduation.
The Cybersecurity Minor is intended to augment another major and provide instruction in the areas of Cybersecurity that crossover into other disciplines like business and technology. The minor will provide a foundation of human security, data analytics, risk management, privacy, and audit.
The Data Science Minor is intended to provide a foundation of data science knowledge to help a student apply data science principles within their major of focus.
The Computer Information Systems Minor will provide the student with a general understanding of analysis, design, and implementation of applications via third- and fourth-generation programming languages and pre-written packages. This minor is intended for the student expecting to use computers in a job-supportive mode.
If you’re interested in science, engineering and mathematics, Union offers an innovative Computational Engineering Science (CES) Minor that combines the strengths of all three fields.
