Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science Online Degree Information

	Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
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Degree Title:	Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
College:	Nova Southeastern University
Description:	This program offers a course of study leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. It is offered in a hybrid format, which combines traditional and online instruction to give professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to those in industry, education, or government who are involved with one of the many areas of computer science. It provides research-oriented professionals with knowledge in the major areas of computer science and the ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two research project courses, and a dissertation.

Accreditation:	Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online and on-campus (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Doctoral programs require an earned master’s degree in a related field of study with a GPA of at least 3.25 from a regionally accredited institution.
On Campus Requirement:	Ph.D. students attend four on-campus extended weekend sessions per year.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Address:
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Credit-earning Options:
Varies by program. Please contact the University for further details.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online. Some programs incorporate an on-campus component. Please see degree descriptions for details.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
You need to be able to use e-mail, send attachments in e-mail, find articles and resources on the Internet, and create documents using word processing software. There is no special software you will need to download.

Geographic Restrictions:
US and Canada residents only. International students, please contact the University directly.

On-Campus Requirement:
Varies by program. See degree descriptions for details.

Loans Offered:
NSU's Office of Student Financial Aid administers federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs. For assistance with financial aid, students should contact the Financial Aid Office. NSU FAFSA Code: 001509.