Iowa Technology Colleges

University of Iowa

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers one of the finest computer science curriculum in the Midwest. Designed to allow students the flexibility and freedom to choose their own area of interest, courses such as Embedded Systems and System Software, Algorithms and Data Structures, and Computer Architecture provide students with a variety of options. By conducting high quality research and developing breakthrough technologies, students in this program will be well equipped to enter into the numerous fields of computer science after earning their degree. For more information visit www.ece.engineering.uiowa.edu or call 319-335-5197.

Iowa State University

Since the 1930s, Iowa State has been at the forefront of the computing world. Professor John Vincent Atanasoff began designing and working on the world’s first electronic digital computer. Today, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, or more commonly, Iowa State University ranks among the most prestigious Computer Science Colleges in the nation. Offering programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and Concurrent BS/MS in Computer Science, ISU provides students with a stimulating academic environment that nurtures leading edge research and innovative education in Computer Science. To learn more visit www.cs.iastate.edu or call 515-294-4377.

Drake University

The success of Drake University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science starts with its outstanding faculty. Ten full-time faculty members, all with doctorate degrees and small class sizes allows for close interaction between students and faculty. This allows many students who are interested invaluable opportunities to work with faculty members on research projects or pursue research projects of their own. In addition to computer programming, majors in Computer Science study a wide variety of computing areas such as computer languages, logic, data structures and applications of computing. For more information visit artsci.drake.edu/mathcs or call 515-271-2121.

University of Northern Iowa

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Northern Iowa provides students with an unparalleled curriculum and understanding of the quickly evolving world of computer science. With the construction of UNI’s new Innovative Teaching and Technology Center, students have state-of-the-art resources to push themselves to discover new ideas, explore new systems and technologies, and prepare for endless, exciting career opportunities. UNI offers five undergraduate degrees, three minors, and two certificate programs. Students have the option of choosing either a B.S./B.A. in Computer Science, or a major in Computer Information Systems, Bioinformatics, or Networking and System Administration . To learn more visit www.cs.uni.edu or call 319-273-2618.

Simpson College

Located in Indianola, Iowa, the Simpson College Computer Science program provides students with a strong general education and knowledge of computer science sufficient for professional competence or graduate school admission. Through a solid curriculum, the Computer Science degree and the Computer Information Systems will teach students essential skills for future careers or graduate studies such as critical analytical and problem solving skills and effective communication achieved through individual and team growth. Students in these programs will complete a research project or internship before graduation which further enhances their understanding of computing. For more information visit cs.simpson.edu or call 515-961-1834.