COMPUTER SCIENCE Simpson computer science majors explore the world of computers and their extraordinary power. Learning experiences in the computer science department include individual and group research activities, which emphasize personal growth, critical thinking and communication skills. Majors offered include computer science, a broad-based overview of computers; and computer information systems, which is concerned with the design, development, use analysis and management of information systems. • The department has two teaching labs and an electronic classroom. Majors have use of two instructional computer labs, a general purpose study lab and a research lab within the George Washington Carver Science Center. • According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), computer science is the second highest paying four-year degree, and Career Cast lists software engineers as the third best job in 2013. • Our students begin their hands-on experience during their first semester by creating video games and computer-generated movies. • Recent graduate schools: Creighton University, University of Illinois, University of Nebraska, University of MissouriColumbia, Iowa State University and University of Iowa, Most of our computer science students have secured paid internships after their second year at Simpson! • Recent jobs and internships: Hy-Vee, Holmes Murphy, U.S. Government, Principal Financial Group, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., IBM, DWebware, Farm Bureau, Nationwide Insurance, Pella Corporation, Wells Fargo, 3M Company, Two Rivers Marketing, CISCO Inc., Fawn Engineering, Communication Data Services, Deere & Company, Silicon Plains and the Minnesota Zoo.
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