USAO Logo
  1. Home
  2. News
  3. USAO launches bachelor’s degree in computer science

USAO launches bachelor’s degree in computer science

July 31, 2024
USAO ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet workforce demands and contribute to technological advancements.
USAO ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet workforce demands and contribute to technological advancements.

Starting in the fall of 2024, students at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma can pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science. This program aims to equip students with the practical skills and foundational knowledge needed to excel in the fast-growing field of computer and information technology.

“We are thrilled to introduce this program that combines rigorous technical training with a broad-based liberal arts education,” said President Kayla Hale. “Our goal is to prepare students not only for immediate career opportunities, but also for lifelong learning and adaptation in an ever-evolving technological landscape."

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 14 percent growth in computer and information technology jobs from 2022 to 2032. Recognizing this demand, USAO’s computer science program will provide hands-on training, interdisciplinary education, and career preparation for various roles, including AI developers, data analysts, software engineers and cybersecurity specialists.

By offering a curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, USAO ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet workforce demands and contribute to technological advancements.

For more information about studying computer science at USAO, visit usao.edu/computer-science.

About the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma

As Oklahoma’s liberal arts college, the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma provides a distinctive education in the liberal arts and sciences, supporting both its interdisciplinary core curriculum and major fields of study with superior teaching. USAO fosters diversity of thought and practice to help students realize meaningful, purposeful and productive lives as global citizens in a rapidly-changing world.