This program offers a course of study leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in computer science. It is offered in the cluster 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 courses, four projects, and a dissertation.
The program requires 64 credit hours, of which 40 are for courses and 24 are for the dissertation. Most students take two core courses and one project course per term during the first two years and register for the dissertation in the third year.
New Ph.D. students must attend an orientation day on the main campus in Fort Lauderdale at their first cluster or institute meeting. The orientation includes introductions to the program office staff, computer requirements, online access, software tools that enhance the educational process, library services, financial aid, and academic integrity. The school’s website provides an extensive online “help” system including downloadable software and documents. Students are offered dissertation counseling throughout the program. Advisement is provided by the program office and the faculty.
Students must complete requirements for the Ph.D. degree within 10 years from the date of their first registration. No extensions will be granted. Students dismissed for exceeding the time limit will have no right to apply for readmission.
Between on-campus meetings, students work on assignments and projects and participate in online activities that facilitate frequent interaction with the faculty and with other students. The online component involves use of the web to access course materials, announcements, email, distance library services, subscription library databases; and for interaction with faculty and fellow students. Online, interactive learning methods are based on the use of WebCT as a course management system which includes threaded discussion boards, white boards, chat rooms, email, and multimedia presentations. In addition, WebCT enables students to submit assignments online in multimedia formats and to receive their professors’ reviews of assignments online in the same formats. Students are provided NSU computer accounts but must obtain their own Internet service providers and use their own computer systems.
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