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Computer Science, UI/UX, B.A.

Computer Science, UI/UX, B.A.

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The Whitworth computer science, UI/UX major allows you to combine your interests in computer science and graphic design to create software that offers an attractive and intuitive user experience. Courses from the computer science and art & design departments comprise this interdisciplinary major, and you will have the freedom to emphasize one discipline or the other as you develop your vocational skills.

You will learn diverse skills from graphic design and typography, to application development and software engineering, to user behavior and system design; all skills that will prepare you for a career in the rapidly growing field of user experience.

Why major in computer science, UI/UX at Whitworth?

  • Start from the beginning. You don't need a background in computer science or graphic design to take the first course. Students from all skill levels are welcome to start learning computational skills and design, and we don't require an application process to pursue a CS degree.
  • Gain hands-on experience. You will gain experience outside the classroom through the required completion of an art & design or computer science internship. Many courses also conclude with projects instead of exams, giving you an opportunity to apply your knowledge and show off your skills.
  • Become skilled in multiple disciplines. Software development involves much more than just writing code. The computer science, UI/UX major incorporates user research, technology, art and design.
  • Make a difference in your community. Meaningfully partner with local community organizations through events like Community Building Week and courses like Serving Humanity with Computing where students develop technical skills while working on high-impact projects.
  • Draw inspiration from the vibrant Lied Arts Center. This beautiful, recently built center houses six studios, two gallery spaces and a state-of-the-art computer lab with Apple iMacs.
  • Connect your faith or worldview to your learning through classroom discussions of social and ethical issues.
  • Become who you're meant to be.
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I have loved art my entire life, and coding has slowly become a bit of a favorite obsession for me, and so being able to study both at the same time felt like a no-brainer. What I have grown to appreciate about human-computer interaction specifically is the interdisciplinary connections between the two – from designing code to better serve the humans it interacts with to appreciating how both art and coding projects share similar steps in execution.
Eli Chapman '26
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Ask our faculty

Have questions? Our faculty are here to share their expertise and help you learn more about this program.

Ask Pete

ptucker@whitworth.edu

Professor Pete Tucker's areas of expertise are computer science education and software development.

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Ask Ben

bnecochea@whitworth.edu

Associate Professor Ben Necochea specializes in graphic design.

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Ask Scott

sgriffith@whitworth.edu

Associate Professor Scott Griffith specializes in electrical and computer engineering.

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Our UI/UX grads make a difference (and get jobs)

Computer science, UI/UX graduates will be ready for careers in software development, particularly related to user experience. User experience is a quickly growing, in-demand area of software development. Graduates may also choose to apply their skills to other fields that involve user interaction, including quality assurance, program management and data analytics.

Recent job placements include:

  • Lauren Pangborn, head of product design, Wahoo Fitness
  • Alec Moore, full-stack software engineer, Utah Jazz
  • Kelsey Glynn, associate product manager, Nike

Opportunities outside the classroom

You will have a number of opportunities to serve the community with your skills. Many nonprofit organizations need software, and you can choose to work with them as part of class projects. Also, many local high schools offer computer science, and you may serve in these classrooms as an expert and mentor.

Pack your bags!

Computer science faculty lead study abroad programs every other Jan Term. In January 2026, students traveled to the United Kingdom to look at various ways technology intersects with culture. They visited a number of technology development centers from Google London to Tramshed Tech. in Cardiff, Wales, to see how technology is being developed in a different cultural context. Students spent two weeks at Cardiff Metropolitan University engaging with a hackathon set by Cardiff Met professors to better understand how young people interact with mobile applications.

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