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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Science

Emory University
The department offers a PhD program and an MS program in computer science. Research areas include data and information management, discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science, distributed and high-performance computing, and scientific computation. Full tuition and funding are available in the PhD program, and partial tuition scholarships are available for the MS program. For more information, see www.mathcs.emory.edu/programs-grad/.

Nova Southeastern University
A major force in educational innovation, the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences prepares students for leadership roles in its disciplines. Its strengths include a distinguished faculty, a cutting-edge curriculum, and flexible online and campus-based formats for its MS and PhD programs and graduate certificate in information security.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
The curriculum offered by the Department of Computer Science prepares graduates for positions in the computer industry and academia, as well as for advanced studies and research. MS and PhD degrees in computer science are offered. The department offers courses covering all major areas of computer science, including software engineering, data structures, programming languages, networks, wireless computing, database systems, computer architecture, analysis of algorithms, systems programming, systems administration, operating systems, computer graphics, visualization, artificial intelligence, multi-agent systems, VLSI design, fault-tolerant computing, parallel and distributed computing, computer security, Web application development, image processing, bioinformatics, and applications in mathematics and business.

University of Southern California
Master's and PhD degree programs in computer science. Teaching and research assistantships available to qualified PhD students. Research: multimedia technology, neural networks, languages, databases, theory, robotics, networks, software engineering, systems, vision. Intelligent system, high-performance computing, programmable automation. Graduate admissions: 3.0–3.5 GPA, suitable GRE scores, references. Contact Graduate Admission: 213-740-4496.

Health Informatics

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
Interdisciplinary program applies computer and information sciences to the quantitative and decision needs of the health sciences. Areas of emphasis include clinical decision support, health information systems, health programs evaluation, telemedicine, home monitoring, image and signal processing, physiological monitoring and control, and bioinformatics. Research and employment opportunities in academic, clinical, industrial, and government settings.

Software Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University
The Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN) is a unique sixteen-month alternative to the conventional computer science or engineering degree program. The program provides a solid foundation in information systems and networking and introduces students to management, strategic thinking, and policy, with the opportunity to study each of these areas in greater depth through electives. MSIN students are well positioned to pursue leadership, technical, and management positions in a variety of sectors, such as technology development, financial services, professional services/management consulting, and research.