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Major in Computer Science
Learn problem-solving • Become a computer professional/scientist • Impact the world
Be ready for advancing technology.
In the computer science major, you will be prepared even for the jobs that don't yet exist in the fast-moving world of technology. At JBU our faculty and staff will guide you through the process of discovering your vocation and developing your skills to impact God's kingdom.
Start your applicationLearn hands-on
JBU computer science majors have every opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and engage with technology in any form they'd like, preparing them for any career in computer science.
Integrate faith & learning
Computer science at JBU isn't just about coding. Students learn how they can integrate their faith and education, learning to serve the kingdom not just on Sunday but in their vocation.
Graduate industry-ready
The Northwest Arkansas Council reports that there are over 400 unfilled software developer positions in the region with a median salary of $104,000.
What to expect as a computer science student at JBU

Choose an emphasis
The computer science program allows students to choose from a variety of emphases to be able to enter any field and be industry-ready.

Enjoy incredible facilities
The Balzer Technology Center has 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art labs and learning space.

Accelerate earning a master's
With JBU's 4+1 program, you can begin taking master's level classes as an undergraduate and finish both your bachelor's in computer science and master's in cybersecurity in five years. (You can even finish online once you get a full-time job.)
What can you do with a computer science degree?
The computer science department is well-equipped to prepare students for any field in technology and software.
Software developer
As a software developer, you create the computer and systems software users interface with and develop the underlying systems that run devices.
Systems analyst
When you’re working as a systems analyst, you use design techniques to solve business problems and build software applications that run the business world.
Network architect
Network architects maintain several data communication networks, from large cloud infrastructures to smaller intranets.
Database administrator
Storage and organization are key to a database administrator profession. In this career, you will do a variety of tasks, including installation, configuration, database design, performance monitoring, security and troubleshooting.
Web developer
Web developers create mobile & web applications and work with a variety of coding languages, from HTML5, CSS and JavaScript in the client to PHP, JsReact, ASP.NET, Python, Node.js, Go or Java on the server.
Information security analyst
Work a vital and essential role as an information security analyst protecting information in an organization's computer systems from security breaches, data leaks and cyberattacks.

Explore our minors
JBU offers a variety of minors related to the engineering, computer science and cybersecurity fields.
Meet our computer science professors
Dr. Shanon Vuglar joined the JBU engineering faculty in 2018. He received his B.Tech. (Aeronautical Engineering), B.E. (Electrical Engineering), and M.Sc. (Information Technology) from the University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, while serving in the Royal Australian Air Force. On completing his undergraduate degrees, he served as an Engineering Officer, predominantly working in the areas of Information Operations and Communications. In June 2015, he was awarded a Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering) from the University of New South Wales. His doctoral research was in the area of quantum control and considered the physical realizability of quantum systems. Before joining JBU, he held postdoctoral research positions at the University of Melbourne and Princeton University. He has published four journal articles and five peer-reviewed conference papers. Dr. Vuglar values being an active part of a vibrant Christian community and has led prayer and Bible study groups as well as serving on worship teams, playing saxophone and drums. He enjoys running, cycling, mountain biking, and skiing and in July 2018, he successfully completed his first Ironman Triathlon (Lake Placid, NY). He also enjoys playing chess and other board games.

Shanon Vuglar
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Dr. Ted Song has been serving as Chief Diversity Officer since 2021. As a presidential cabinet member, he oversees the Office of Diversity and provides leadership in planning and implementing diversity initiatives that foster cultural and systemic improvements. He joined JBU in 2012 as a professor in electrical engineering and has served as Coordinator of Diversity and Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee. He also serves as Director of Innovation and Chair of the Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity Departments.
Dr. Song grew up both in the U.S. and Korea and is a CQ® (Cultural Intelligence) certified facilitator. He was an ROTC cadet during his undergraduate studies and served as an Air Defense Artillery Officer in the Republic of Korea Army. He received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L) degree at Samford University, focusing on Higher Education Law and Compliance.
Outside JBU, Dr. Song serves as Vice President of the Christian Engineering Society and Chair of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) Diversity and Inclusion Commission. In addition, he serves as a Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and on the Board of Lifewater International. As a passionate teacher and leader in Christian higher education, he is a proud recipient of the 2012 Texas Exes Teaching Award, the 2018 JBU Faculty Excellence Award, and the 2022 Leading with Excellence Award from Black Action Collective.
Dr. Song and his wife, Michelle, live in Siloam Springs and have three daughters. They are members at Siloam Springs Bible Church (an Evangelical Free Church), where Dr. Song leads the College Ministry and serves as an elder.

Ted Song
Associate Professor of Engineering; Department Chair, Engineering; Chief Diversity Officer; Director of Innovation
Dr. Justus Selwyn holds a Doctorate degree in Computer Science, specializing in Software & Knowledge Engineering. Having served the academia, industry and research in Indian Universities (2001-2021), Justus is now with JBU teaching computer science. His research works are published in various journals, and he has traveled to Germany, Israel, and the USA to present his works at international conferences. Being a software consultant, he has provided software solutions to software companies like Ericson India, PhantomFX, Einel Technologies, and to his previous employer, VIT University.
A passion for music has been in Justus since childhood, which made him grab every opportunity to learn music. After many years of practices, performances, participation and leading church choirs, bands, and groups, he formed a male vocal quartet in 2008 through which he proclaims the love of God and the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Being a certified vocalist, he loves to teach music and singing.
Justus is married to Hepsiba, also a professor at JBU. They have one son, Handel. They all love to serve the Lord through their music ministry in the church and in their community.
Christusem Inachey (But Christ) is his strong faith in all his professions and passions.

Justus Selwyn
Professor of Computer Science
Dr. John Lee joined the Engineering Faculty at John Brown University in the fall of 2018. Dr. Lee received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University in the spring of 2008 and his Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the spring of 2018. His doctoral dissertation is in fluid phase separation via nanochannel arrays for space propulsion. During his academic career he was afforded the opportunity to participate in numerous internships, including a research experience for undergraduates at the University of Arkansas, process engineering at Eaton Corporation, and a dynamics lab at Los Alamos National Labs. While finishing his dissertation research, he worked for WattGlass, a solar panel coating start-up at the University of Arkansas Engineering Research Center.
Dr. Lee and his wife, Nicole, enjoy spending time with their wonderful daughter, Zoey, and amazing son, Zane. They enjoy traveling as a family and experiencing other cultures, cuisines, and foreign landscapes. In his free time, Dr. Lee enjoys sporting events, golf, and woodworking. He and his family are members at Cross Church, Fayetteville.

John Lee
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Mrs. Kimberly Cornett has been teaching with the Engineering Department since 2015. She received her B.S.E with concentration in Electrical Engineering from John Brown University in 2007 and earned her MSEE from the University of Arkansas in 2009. Her Master’s research was integrated circuit design for extreme environment applications in Space and on surface of the Moon and Mars. Some of the circuits she worked on orbited with the International Space Station. She then worked for Texas Instruments as a Servo Systems Engineer for 3.5 years developing application-specific integrated circuits for the hard disk drive industry. These experiences developed her special interests in circuit design and verification as well as project management. Mrs. Cornett has served as the Counselor for the JBU Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers and loves to encourage young girls to pursue STEM careers.
Mrs. Cornett and her husband Nick Cornett (JBU Graduate Counseling Faculty) returned to Siloam Springs in 2012. They have one daughter and two sons. They are active in the local church and Bible study groups. She enjoys spending time with family, baking, sewing, woodworking, running, hiking, biking, and spectating various sports.

Kim Cornett
Instructor of Engineering
Dr. Tim Gilmour joined the engineering faculty in August of 2012. Dr. Gilmour received his B.S.E.E. from Cedarville University in 2003, his M.S.E.E. from Penn State University in 2005, and his Ph.D. from Penn State University in 2012. For his masters' research he tested different signal processing methods for brain-computer interfaces. For his doctoral research he applied signal processing to examine the effects of cell transplants on brain electrical activity in Parkinson's Disease. He has published four journal papers and presented seven conference abstracts. In his free time he enjoys spending time with friends, reading, hiking, music, playing Frisbee and Ping-Pong, learning about other cultures, and spreading the good news about Jesus Christ.

Tim Gilmour
Associate Professor of Engineering
Chaz Miller is from Fayetteville, Ark. and is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. He will be defending his doctoral dissertation in the fall of 2022.
He lives in Fayetteville with his wife, Valeria, live in Fayetteville with their 2-year old Australian Shepherd, Hudson. He enjoys golf, fishing and playing board games.

Chaz Miller
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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