Program Overview

Combined Bachelor's/Ph.D. Computer Science and Computer Science and Engineering Degrees

Program Overview

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers a combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Computer Science and Computer Science and Engineering. This program is designed to prepare students for a career of further studies in the technology and application of computers.

Program Type

• Major: Computer Science and Computer Science and Engineering
• Grad Track: Yes
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 6-7 years
• Credit Hours: 192

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer science is a professional degree designed to prepare the student for a career of further studies in the technology and application of computers. The program of study for the doctoral degree with a major in computer science and engineering includes formal course work, independent study, and research. The purpose of the degree is to produce a professional capable of directing and conducting research within the discipline of computer science and engineering.

Research Areas

• Algorithms and Computational Science
• Computer Security
• Computer Systems and Networks
• Databases and Data Mining
• Intelligent Systems
• Software

Marketable Skills

• Analyze the complexity of an algorithm
• Use data structures in software design
• Compare algorithm merits
• Teamwork
• Learn a programming language
• Complex problem-solving
• Advanced critical thinking
• Ability to conduct research
• Software development
• Advanced oral and written communication

Career Opportunities

Possible career fields include:

• Computer programming and app development
• Digital information processing
• Game programming
• Hardware and software design
• Information systems management

Graduates with practical experience are expected to have favorable job prospects. This is a result of rapid growth in computer systems design and related services and the limited supply of qualified individuals.

Coursework

• Formal Languages, Automata and Computability (3 hrs)
• Introduction to Operating Systems (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Pattern Recognition and Image Processing (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Computational Life Science (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Programming Languages (3 hrs)
• Software Engineering (3 hrs)