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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Chair: Dr. Seonho Choi

DEGREE OFFERED
Doctor of Science in Computer Science

Doctoral Program Coordinator:
Dr. Hoda El-Sayed

The Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Computer Science program is designed
to produce advanced technology professionals who will contribute to
the expansion of the State of Maryland’s competitiveness in the
growing biotechnology and technological security industries. In
addition, the program is designed to help community college and four-
year college faculty to further their careers by obtaining a terminal
degree in computer science.

This program is designed to provide opportunities to attain advanced
knowledge in areas such as Internet technologies, distributed
computing, computer networks and communication, network security,
satellite remote sensing, image processing, environmental
bioinformatics, and multimedia technologies. The specific objectives
are to:

1. Prepare students to conduct research and become leaders
in computer science/technology.
2. Develop advanced educational skills to meet the demands
of high-tech job markets.
3. Develop students’ in-depth knowledge of current
computer science and technological research methods,
processes, and tools in order to enable them to conduct
high quality research and provide expert instruction at the
graduate level.

The D.Sc. in Computer Science requires the study, design, and
development of computer software systems, algorithms, network
systems, and database systems to address the real-world problems of
business, government, and the military. The program provides graduate
level education in computer technologies for those preparing to enter

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