Academic Programs
A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics listed several Computer and IT occupations with an average annual salary of $94k; (1) Computer Network Architect, (2) Software Developer, (3) Information Security Analyst, (4) Database Administrator, (5) Computer Systems Analyst, (6) Computer programmer, and (7) Network and Computer System Administrator. Union University can prepare you for these careers and more - with degrees in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Job placement in such high-demand careers has been excellent for Union graduates.
A background in mathematics, computer science and statistics complements a solid Christ-centered liberal arts core to give Union graduates a lifetime career advantage. An education with an emphasis in the mathematical and computer sciences teaches students to think critically, solve problems creatively, organize information, handle technical language and notation, and to speak and write effectively. Many businesses today place a priority on these analytical and communication skills.
Union’s computer science program provides you with many benefits including:
- Academically challenging and competitive programs
- Committed Christian teaching faculty
- A low 11:1 student to faculty ratio
- Dedicated state-of-the-art computer labs
- Cloud based labs and projects
- Opportunities to train and work as a student technician or developer
Minors Offered
Computer Science
- Intro to Computer Science
- Programming in Python
- Cyber Ethics
- Database Management Systems
- Data Communications and Networking
Game Development
- Intro to Computer Science
- Programming in C#
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Game Engine & Architecture
- Game Design
Web Development
- Intro to Computer Science
- Foundations of Web Development
- Human Computer Interaction and Design
- Front-end Development
- API & Serverless
Digital Media Studies
Choose at least two courses from each area. You will choose a third course from one areas of interest.
Art Courses
- Foundations: Introduction to Digital Media
- Graphic Design 01: Introduction to Graphic Design
- Graphic Design 02: Identity Systems
- Graphic Design 03: Typography
- Graphic Design 04: Digital Design for The Screen
- Graphic Design 05: Motion Graphics
Communication Arts Courses
- Visual Storytelling
- Digital Photography
- Media Theory & Trends
- Organizational Communication
- Interactive Media I
- Social Media Theory and Strategies
Computer Science Courses
- Foundations of Web Development
- IoT and Mobile Devices
- Human Computer Interaction and Design
- Computer Graphics
- Front-end Development
Cybersecurity
- Human Security and Awareness
- Introduction to Business Analytics And Decision-Making
- Data Analytics
- Data Visualizations
- Security and Risk Management
- Data Security and Privacy
- Security Assessments and Audits
Computer Information Systems
- Intro to Computer Science
- Programming in Python
- Programming in C#
- Cyber Ethics
- Database Management Systems
- Foundations of Web Development
- Data Communications and Networking
- Professional Writing
Computational Engineering Science
- Introduction to Matlab and Computer Programming
- Survey of Computational Engineering
- Computational Analysis of Structures - Finite Element Methods
- Programming in C#
- Parallel Computing
- Linear Algebra
- Numerical Analysis