Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will launch both bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in computer science in fall 2023.
The University will base the programs, which the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at MGA’s Warner Robins Campus, in part because of that location’s proximity to Robins Air Force Base, a major employer of specialists in computer science. The campus is already the home of the School of Computing’s Center for Software Innovation.
“There is tremendous need for computer science degrees in this region and throughout Georgia,” said Dr. Alex Koohang, dean of MGA’s School of Computing. “These programs will help prepare students for high-demand careers in software engineering, computer design, computer programming and coding and more. Students in the bachelor’s program can opt for an education track that will prepare them to teach computer science at various grade levels.
“We’re excited about the potential of these new degrees to help support the missions planned for Robins Air Force Base by creating a workforce pipeline of skilled professionals.”
