Information and Computer Science Degree

The Information and Computer Science (ICS) degree program prepares students to apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and use popular computer technologies in creating technology solutions. ICS students may choose from the following concentrations:

• Computer Science – prepares students for a wide range of careers such as applications programmer, software engineer, data scientist, database administrator, and systems analyst. Any students with good aptitude in mathematics are encouraged to explore this concentration.
• Information Technology – prepares students for a wide range of careers such as system administration, system support, testing and technical writing. In addition to learning about traditional computer-related topics, students will choose two sequences in areas of interest that partner with the core information technology courses.
• Networking and Security – prepares students for a career in network infrastructure support, based on Cisco’s CCNA curriculum.
• Software Development – prepares students for a wide range of programming careers such as applications programmer, software engineer, database programmer, and systems analyst. Although a respectable mathematics aptitude is required for all of the ICS concentrations, students who are interested in design and business aspects should explore this option.
• Web Development – is designed for students with interests in creating web-based and mobile applications, or designing front-end interfaces. Web development is one of the largest growing fields in tech-based industries.

Degree programs currently offered by the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences:

• Information and Computer Science, B.S.
• Information Systems, B.S.
• Cybersecurity, B.S.
• Information and Computer Science, A.S.
• Information and Computer Science, Minor
• Computer Networking Certificate
• Cybersecurity Certificate

Locations & Learning Options

We understand for many of our students, flexibility is a necessity. Our Information and Computer Science Degree program is available entirely online or at certain locations in a blended format of online and in person.

Courses in the Information and Computer Science programs are offered online or in person. If you want face-to-face classes, we offer blended courses at specific campus centers across the country. Each weekly class session includes a physical classroom and online component. While face-to-face, instructors facilitate in-class activities that promote collaborative learning and provide opportunities to apply what you learn.

Locations

• Online
• Parkville
• Gilbert
• Campus Centers

• Rinku Gopali, an Information and Computer Science/Software Development senior, received the Outstanding Parkite Award as part of the University’s annual Honors Convocation in April 2021. The Outstanding Parkite Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed on any student at Park University. Read more about the awards at https://www.park.edu/news/honors-convocation-2021/
• Ozoda Narzullaeva, an Information and Computer Science senior (double concentration Software Development and Cybersecurity), received the Louisa Davidson Hinde / Carolyn Hinde Zarkaryan Memorial Award as part of the University’s annual Honors Convocation in April 2021. The award honors students, faculty, staff and/or alumni who best represent the spirit of Park University by promoting in others that quality of excellence that has always been associated with a Park education. Read more about the awards at https://www.park.edu/news/honors-convocation-2021/
• Ryan Bissing, an Information and Computer Science/Cybersecurity senior has been selected as a winner in the 2020 Infosec Accelerate Scholarship program. According to Ryan, recipient of the scholarship will receive lifetime access to courses, hands-on labs, and practice exams and assessments provided by InfoSec. https://www.infosecinstitute.com/scholarship-opportunities-for-aspiring-cybersecurity-professionals/
• Rinku Gopali, an Information and Computer Science/Software Development junior has been awarded a GHC Student Scholarship to attend the 2020 Virtual Grace Hopper Celebration, the world’s largest gathering of women in technology. This is an international scholarship awarded to female student scholars who are active in their community, including being involved with campus computing/STEM clubs and working towards the advancement of women in computing. https://ghc.anitab.org/
• Jesse Patrick, an Information and Computer Science senior (double concentration Computer Science and Software Development), received the Outstanding Parkite Award as part of the University’s annual Honors Convocation in May 2020.  The Outstanding Parkite Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed on any student at Park University. This year it was given to two students on the University’s Parkville Campus who best exemplified the ideals of the University in their character, conduct, scholarship and student activity participation. Read more about the awards at https://www.park.edu/news/honors-convocation-2020
• Benn Garrett, one of ICS/Cybersecurity seniors won an InfoSec scholarship (undergraduate category) on Sept 30, 2019. According to Benn, the scholarship allows the recipient to obtain 3 certifications from CompTIA (the Network+, Security+, and one certification of your choice) and provides study materials, a bootcamp for each certification, and payment for two attempts for each test.
• Ozoda Narzullaeva, an Information and Computer Science senior (double concentration Software Development and Cybersecurity), received the Outstanding Parkite Award as part of the University’s annual Honors Convocation in April 2019. The Outstanding Parkite Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed on any student at Park University. Read more about the awards at https://www.park.edu/news/honors-convocation-2019/
• On November 3, 2018, two teams of Park University computer science students competed in the annual ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest) North Central programming contest hosted at Garmin in Olathe, KS. The team of Michael Dake, Vincent Payne, and Marcus Shivers solved 2 problems and placed 1st of ten teams at the site. The team of Lauren Arant-Garrett, Jakhongir Rikhsiboev, and Rogi Solorzano were right behind, also solving 2 problems and taking 2nd place. All six students are Information and Computer Science seniors. Lauren is an online student and the other five are from the Parkville main campus. Overall, about 200 teams competed at 15 sites in the 9-state/province North Central region.  The Garmin site results are located here. 
• Calvin McElroy, an Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security senior submitted a paper and earned a scholarship to attend the Blackhat Europe 2018 conference in London on December 3-6, 2018.  The Black Hat conference is a four-day event providing attendees with the very latest in research, development, and trends in Information Security.
• Iroda Narzullaeva, an Information and Computer Science/Software Engineering senior was selected for the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) Scholarship 2018 and attended the event in Houston, TX on September 26-28, 2018.  This is an international scholarship awarded to female student scholars who are active in their community, including being involved with campus computing/STEM clubs and working towards the advancement of women in computing.  These students range from undergraduate students in their first year of college to graduate students earning their doctorate degrees.