Two new degrees offered in computer science

Cybersecurity and game development offer faith-focused foundation

Beginning this fall, Walla Walla University became the first Seventh-day Adventist university to offer degrees in both cybersecurity and game development. These new programs aim to prepare students for these quickly growing fields with a strong foundation in Adventist values.

Cybersecurity majors will gain skills to manage systems in health care, business, and other industries to protect them against attacks on privacy and security. Game design majors will be prepared to enter a growing field with huge educational and evangelistic potential. While it is acutely evident that computer games can negatively influence college students, WWU believes the industry and students interested in this field would benefit from the solid Christian ethical framework offered by WWU.

“Students interested in these fields will gain a combination of critical-thinking and technical skills, and be well-prepared to earn industry recognized certifications,” said Ben Jackson, chair of computer science and math departments. “We’re excited to offer a strong foundation for those pursuing these in-demand careers from a perspective of faith.”

Learn more about computer science programs offered at WWU by visiting wallawalla.edu/cs.