Doctorate of Computer Science (DCS)

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Accreditations include NC SARA, UBHE, DC.GOV, MSCHE and more

  • Total Credits
    60 Credits
  • |
  • Transfer Credits
    Up to 42 Credits

Doctor of Computer Science (DCS) Degree Program Mission

The mission of the Doctor of Computer Science (DCS) degree is to develop students to be research and development leaders in computer science. The program strives to promote high-quality, high impact research, collaboratively and across disciplines. The goal of the computer science curriculum is to provide students with the knowledge and tools that will allow them to design and implement effective, economical, and creative solutions for the needs of individuals, society, and the high-tech economy.

DCS Program Learning Goals

Graduates of the Doctor of Computer Science program are able to:

  • Understand and respect the professional standards of ethics expected of a computer scientist and be knowledgeable concerning the history of the computing field.
  • Possess the skills and knowledge to enable them to be committed to lifelong learning in computer science.
  • Be knowledgeable about the theoretical foundations of computing and have strong practical application experience.
  • Demonstrate the ability to be a productive contributor individually and in teams on software projects using accepted software management practices.
  • Graduates will be ready to accept expected research and development responsibilities upon employment and be able to independently design and develop computer software systems and products based on sound theoretical principles and solid software development skill.

Courses and Requirements

Program Outline

Students must complete all courses and defend their dissertation.

9 credits

  • COMP 710 Data Structures and Algorithms I
  • COMP 711 Theory of Computation
  • COMP 712 Advanced Data Structure and Algorithms
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