Computer Science
UWF Cyber Team stands proud!
The UWF Cyber Team finished in the top 8 of 34 teams in the Southeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition and received an invitation to the Regional Round.
UWF Cybersecurity Battle Lab
The UWF Cybersecurity Battle Lab is a high-tech computing lab to support research, teaching, and outreach in network and system security.
The More Balloons, the Better!
Several teams competed in the 2019 ACM Competition with UWF coming out on top. Balloons are given to each team once a problem has been solved. The more balloons you have, the better!
Department of Computer Science
We offer Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Science in Software Design and Development. Additionally the department offers minors and certificates. Students in the Computer Science department enjoy the personal attention of our faculty members in all facets of their education.
UWF has been designated as a
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
Accreditation
Our Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET. ABET is the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology and is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States.
ABET accreditation is assurance that a program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.
*We are currently seeking ABET accreditation for the Cybersecurity program.
News
- Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:04:31 GMTUWF experts play roles in battling, researching COVID-19 pandemic
- Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:42:13 GMTUWF places second at prestigious Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
- Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMTFaculty experts examine how to combat coronavirus air travel exposure
Cybersecurity Programs
The Department of Computer Science at the University of West Florida is offering the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida. For more information regarding this program, please visit the page of the undergraduate degree program or email:
The Department of Computer Science at the University of West Florida is now accepting applications for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida. For more information regarding this new program, please visit the page of the graduate degree program or email: