Computer Science Minor

Learn how to ask important questions, and how to find their answers, through a Computer Science minor. Computer Science is a tool for inquiry. It is an interdisciplinary field that serves as a foundation for answering modern research questions. Studying computer science at Washington College, you learn critical problem-solving alongside programming. Our faculty deeply consider their teaching methods and how best to help students learn how to know what they need. The department is invested in innovative teaching methods, running active learning classrooms full of hands-on activities and groupwork. As part of their coursework, students work in groups, give presentations, and pursue proposal-based projects. Courses teach students how to approach problems across disciplines in a variety of scenarios. We have an extra emphasis on teamwork, communication, and interdisciplinary connections, combining knowledge of the discipline with technical skills. Learn how to think algorithmically, the basics of how modern computers work, and the theory of computation. You can pursue specifics courses to learn about artificial intelligence, computer graphics, cybersecurity, and so much more.