{"id":23299,"date":"2022-11-29T14:13:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T14:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=23299"},"modified":"2025-09-16T17:00:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T00:00:30","slug":"applied-computing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing","title":{"rendered":"Applied Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computing is a multidisciplinary major that helps you to become an expert in combining computing technology with another interest area in preparation for your future career. This program is highly relevant today, as computing expertise is needed in almost every field \u2013 the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see some examples of careers our previous graduates have entered, visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/careers\">Careers &amp; Testimonials page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program offers a multidisciplinary approach that will enable students to develop a wide range of competencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Analysis and problem solving<\/strong> techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication <\/strong>and business management skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental understanding of the <strong>software design and development<\/strong> process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid technical foundation<strong> <\/strong>for <strong>applied critical thinking<\/strong> and learning in the workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expertise<\/strong> in your choice of a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/curriculum#second-discipline\">Second Discipline of study<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence in <strong>career navigation<\/strong>, including understanding your personal values that lead to happiness and balance between work and life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your education in Applied Computing combines your computer science coursework with your Second Discipline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computer science core courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer science electives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second Discipline courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General electives and Areas of Inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/curriculum\">Curriculum Overview page<\/a><\/strong> to learn more about the specific degree requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/undergraduate-resources\/start-programming\">Getting Started with Computer Programming<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/admissions\"><strong>Admissions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/curriculum\"><strong>Curriculum Overview<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/capstone\"><strong>Capstone Requirement<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/resources\"><strong>Student Forms &amp; Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/undergraduate-resources\/css-registration\">CSS Registration &amp; Waitlists<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/applied-computing\/careers\"><strong>Careers &amp; Testimonials<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computing is a multidisciplinary major that helps you to become an expert in combining computing technology with another interest area in preparation for your future career. 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