GARY — Indiana University Northwest will begin offering a fully remote computer science degree program next semester in an effort to attract nontraditional and out-of-area students.
The computer science bachelor’s degree program is a collaboration between IUN and four other Indiana University campuses.
The program was approved by the state Higher Education Commission last month.
IUPUI, IU Kokomo, and IU Southeast currently offer computer science degrees in-person, but were recently approved to be offered remotely.
A new joint program led by IUN aims to reach working adults beyond university graduates by offering the flexibility of fully online, asynchronous courses that can be taken at your own pace.
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The program also allows international students to take these courses from their home countries, allowing them to be admitted without worrying about residency or visa requirements, said Olatunde Abiona, professor of computer information systems at IUN. That’s what it means.
Aviona said the program differentiates itself from traditional computer science degrees by focusing on the science behind the software and technology students are using.
“Some programs teach you how to use (Microsoft) Excel to do data analysis, but they don’t teach you the concepts behind the development of such programs,” he said. Ta.
Mr. Abiona said he is pleased that the degree program has been established to lay the foundation for graduate-level computer science programs that may be developed in the future.
In addition to the online program, the university will spend the next year developing in-person classes for its computer science program.
IUN currently offers a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems. There will be a pathway for students in the CIS program and other degrees to transfer into the computer science program, Aviona said.
Ivy Tech students will earn an associate’s degree in computer science and will be able to transfer 60 credits into IUN’s program.
The university also plans to offer a minor in cybersecurity starting next fall.
Students, faculty and staff strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Students, faculty and staff strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Students, faculty and staff strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Students, faculty and staff strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Students, faculty and staff strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Students, faculty and staff strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Students, faculty and staff strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Students, faculty and students strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing stigma related to mental health.
Students, faculty and students strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing stigma related to mental health.
Students, faculty and students strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing stigma related to mental health.
Students, faculty and students strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing stigma related to mental health.
Students, faculty and students strolled around Indiana University’s Northwest campus Thursday to show the school’s support for reducing stigma related to mental health.
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