Computer Science

We offer Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Science in Software Design and Development. Additionally, the department offers minors and certificates. Students in the Computer Science department enjoy the personal attention of our faculty members in all facets of their education.

UWF has been designated as a
National Center of Academic Excellence in
Cyber Defense Education
by the National Security Agency.
Learn more about our CAE-designated B.S. in Cybersecurity.

Accreditation
Our B.S. in Computer Science and our B.S. in Cybersecurity at UWF is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. ABET is the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology and is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States.
ABET accreditation is assurance that a program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.

Matching Donation
One endowment. Endless opportunities.
HMCSE students need your support. Thanks to a generous matching gift from Drs. Muhammad and Fatema Rashid, all gifts made to the STEM scholarship for females and first-generation students by this Fall will be matched up to 50,000 dollars to create a $100K endowment that will benefit STEM students for years to come.

UWF-Miami Dade College Agreement
Under a new articulation agreement between the University of West Florida and Miami Dade College, students from Miami Dade College graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree may be eligible for express admission into the Masters of Science in Cybersecurity program at UWF.
News
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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:00:08 +0000Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:00:08 +0000UWF team earns third place in computer programming competition
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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:31:43 +0000Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:31:43 +0000UWF Cyber Club places second in regional competition
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Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:06:24 +0000Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:06:24 +0000Cybersecurity leader gives $50k, establishes CISO Fund Cybersecurity Scholarship Endowment
Cybersecurity Programs
The Department of Computer Science at the University of West Florida is offering the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida. For more information regarding this program, please visit the page of the undergraduate degree program or email:
The Department of Computer Science at the University of West Florida is now accepting applications for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida. For more information regarding this new program, please visit the page of the graduate degree program or email: