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Department of Computer Science & Information Technology

Code, Create, Innovate

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology offers three challenging, yet very rewarding, degree programs: a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Students of the department have gone on to have various achievements and even present at conferences across the country.

A dedicated staff of eight faculty members serve the programs. The faculty members are professionally active on the national and regional levels through their research and their professional affiliation with the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM). They maintain relevant Cybersecurity designations such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

The CS & IT department has two dedicated labs. Learn more about our facilities on campus.

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Flying With Kids Frustrating? WNE Professor Jason Seacat Weighs In on the Real Problem

Traveling with children can be stressful for everyone involved, but is the chaos really the kids’ fault—or the parents’? Dr. Jason Seacat, a psychology professor at Western New England University, offers insights into why some parents may struggle to manage their children’s behavior during flights.

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WNE’s Brenda Garton-Sjoberg and Husband Honored for Outstanding Community Service

Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and her husband, John Sjoberg, were celebrated at the Rotary Club of West Springfield’s Service Above Self luncheon. The couple was recognized for their unwavering dedication to community service and their efforts to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

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Professor Dan Bevacqua Shines in The Paris Review: Celebrating Literary Excellence and Creative Writing Leadership 

Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program Dan Bevacqua discusses publication of his story “Daughters,” inThe Paris Review, his creative process and his joy working with WNE students.

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