Bachelor of Science Computer Science + Writing & Rhetoric

A graduate of the Computer Science + Writing & Rhetoric (CS + W&R) bachelor’s program will be ideally suited for many positions in writing and computer science. Writing & Rhetoric is a richly interdisciplinary field drawing on humanistic and social science methodologies, which complements technical training in Computer Science. This combined, multidisciplinary training provides students with the capacity to assess and communicate the ethical, cultural, and political concerns of computing.

With the accelerating impact of digital technologies like AI and social media on how we communicate comes increasing scrutiny of how these developments are shaping society. The CS + WRD degree equips students not only to create technologies, but also to think critically about their social impact. Alongside computational problem-solving, students will develop the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and audiences, making them more adaptable writers and thinkers in a changing technological landscape.

Degree Requirements

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Ljubomir Perkovic
Professor and Director of the School of Computing
Amber Settle
Professor in the School of Computing
Julie Bokser
Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and Discourse
Margaret Poncin Reeves
Senior Professional Lecturer in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and Discourse

The CS+W&R Program Prepares Students to Become

Software developers with the training in computer science foundations necessary to develop expertise in areas of language learning such as AI and large language models, as well as social computing focused on user experience and user interface.
Writers who understand and contribute to technological applications, and who can communicate complex systems in accessible ways.
Software developers with value-added capacity to write persuasively and precisely across a range of genres and contexts.
Writers who excel in a broad range of fields, including technical writing, web content development, database development and management, software marketing, and client relations.

Student Organizations

DePaul is home to hundreds of student organizations to fit your interests and career goals, including the Computer Science Society, Data Science Group, Organization for Inclusion in Tech, and many more. These groups allow students to meet people, network, and discuss trends in their fields of interest.