UNIVERSITY

Western Wyoming Community College

Our campus is nestled at the foot of White Mountain in the middle of the Red Desert. Western houses the natural history museum, art gallery, library, fitness facilities, and pool, all under one roof. Take a guided or self-guided tour!

Western Wyoming Community College is a public, tax-supported, two-year, co-educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools, recognized by the Wyoming State Department of Education and the Veteran's Administration, and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is under the control of a locally elected Board of Trustees responsible for governing Western Wyoming Community College District.

Western offers two-year transfer degrees for students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate, two-year occupational degrees, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management with a choice of two areas of emphasis, and a number of 1- and 2-semester occupational certificates for students who plan to directly enter the workforce or who want to learn new skills or brush up on others.  Many of the certificates are embedded within the corresponding occupational degrees.

Programs include:

• Business and Technology
• Manufacturing and Industry
• STEM
• Healthcare Professions
• Human and Public Services
• Visual and Performing Arts

For details on a specific academic program, see Major Programs.

Become prepared to lead, manage, and grow diverse organizations and integrate technology to help businesses succeed and create products that revolutionize our future.  Business, Computer Science, and Computer Information Systems are fast-growing areas with plenty of growth potential and space for you to make a difference.   

The Business department at Western uses a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication, emphasizing both theory and practice with a uniquely talented group of instructors with extensive real-world business experience.  Our faculty have operated their own businesses, managed global business and marketing programs, and have been practicing attorneys and corporate bankers.  The classes integrate real-world experiences through case studies, simulations and games. 

Computer Science and Computer Information Systems are academic disciplines that are the wave of the future.  Professionals in this field have knowledge and expertise in computer coding, web development, cybersecurity, software applications, social and digital media, cloud computing, and information and records management.  After coursework in this program, you will be the expert people and businesses turn to when it comes to applying technology to business applications. 

The business degree prepares students to become entrepreneurs, work as managers or take on positions in specialized areas, such as accounting, marketing or finance. This program introduces core business concepts providing the necessary business foundation for students planning to transfer to a four year program. Many students often go on to specialize in an area, such as economics, marketing, project management, finance, human resource management, accounting, international business or information systems. General business administration programs are available, however, for those who don't want to specialize.

Common core courses include financial and managerial accounting, management, business statistics, financial management, marketing and microeconomics.

The Information Systems program provides students with a strong foundation in cross-functional business processes and the application of information systems to support them.

Students will gain a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing business environment.  Information Systems program courses offer instruction in software applications, communications, customer service, decision making, and office procedures, all of which provide students with the skills they need for everyday running of a business.  Program outcomes include:

• Gain comprehensive computer application skills
• Obtain information management skills
• Develop soft skills for the workplace
• Enhance verbal and written communication
• Explore emerging technologies used in an office environment

According to the Association for Computing Machinery Committee for Computing Education in Community Colleges (ACM CCECC; 2022), “Computer science involves design and innovation developed from computing principles.” The Computer Science program at Western Wyoming Community College prepares students in the following knowledge elements: 

• Analysis and critical thinking
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Ethical and intercultural perspectives
• Mathematics and statistics
• Multi-task prioritization and management
• Oral communications and presentation
• Problem solving and trouble shooting
• Project and task organization and planning
• Quality assurance/control
• Relationship management
• Time management
• Written communications

Students will focus on theoretical foundational skills of algorithms and complexity, the principles of computational science, discrete structures, graphics and visualization, human-computer interaction, information assurance and security, information management, networking and communication, operating systems, platform-based development, parallel and distributed computing, programming languages, software development fundamentals, software engineering, systems fundamentals, and social issues and professional practices that are vital for today's computer scientists. Coursework includes programming, computer science principles and practices, introduction to SQL, discrete structures, web development, and more!

Upon completion of this program, students should be prepared to transfer to a four-year curriculum or start a career by obtaining an entry position in the computer science/information technology industry. 

Increasing the quality of personal and professional lives in today’s society is largely dependent on effective communication. The Communication program at Western Wyoming Community College teaches students how to effectively communicate with diverse groups and individuals using a variety of methods and approaches.

Students will learn the theoretical and practical perspectives of communication that are necessary and vital skills to be successful in a diverse society and economy. Coursework includes public speaking, intro to persuasion, interpersonal communication, intro to mass media, intercultural communication, and more. 

This degree will transfer to 4-year colleges and universities where a Bachelor’s in Communication degree can be the springboard to a variety of additional occupations than can be obtained with the AA in Communication. 

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