Computer Science
We are preparing students for real-world software development in the context of Christian service.
If you have a passion and talent for problem-solving and you love making computers carry out your commands, this is the right degree for you! Much more than just computer programming, computer science can be used in a wide variety of industries, from healthcare to information technology.
What sets us apart
- Mission-driven education based on Seventh-day Adventist Christian values
- An internship-focused program highlighting real-world application
- Service-focused, hands-on applications with faculty mentorship
- Small and interactive classes, a computer science club, and more
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How SWAU Ranks
Did you know that on a regular basis our students develop and release an open-source program to serve the community at large? Southwestern Adventist University’s service-driven, hands-on learning prepares candidates for the expanding industry.
24h+
Of internship per semester
90%
Of students complete local internships during college in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
100%
Of students complete an open-source project by the end of the program
Computer Science
Each year Southwestern Adventist University's (SWAU) Computer Science Department hosts a variety of hands-on and social gatherings, including technology lectures, department vespers, and industry seminars.
Computer Science
Each year Southwestern Adventist University's (SWAU) Computer Science Department hosts a variety of hands-on and social gatherings, including technology lectures, department vespers, and industry seminars.
Justin Woods
"My time as a computer science major at Southwestern Adventist University was a turning point in my life. Of course, it was there that I learned much of the practical information I would need for my career. But it was not just information I learned from my time there. As Dr. Daryl Thomas, the chair of the department, continuously reiterated, 'Information is merely a building block to knowledge—and ultimately—to wisdom.' He urged me not to get mired in the minutia of megabytes and motherboards, but to aspire to true wisdom: reverence to God and service to mankind. This is why I prize my Southwestern education so highly. Dr. Thomas, and others like him, did more than simply impart information, they demonstrated sincere spirituality put into practice."
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Justin Woods
"My time as a computer science major at Southwestern Adventist University was a turning point in my life. Of course, it was there that I learned much of the practical information I would need for my career. But it was not just information I learned from my time there. As Dr. Daryl Thomas, the chair of the department, continuously reiterated, 'Information is merely a building block to knowledge—and ultimately—to wisdom.' He urged me not to get mired in the minutia of megabytes and motherboards, but to aspire to true wisdom: reverence to God and service to mankind. This is why I prize my Southwestern education so highly. Dr. Thomas, and others like him, did more than simply impart information, they demonstrated sincere spirituality put into practice."