Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST)

Chairperson: Mark Smith (Interim)

Degree/Programs/Certificates Offered

Master of Science

On-campus with limited online course offerings

Computer Science
Mathematics

Fully online program

Library and Information Science
Technology Performance and Improvement Studies

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

Computer Security
Databases and Data Analytics
Archives and Records Management

Online Licensures and Endorsements

Library Information Specialist - Initial Professional Educator Licensure /Professional Educator License with an Endorsement as a Library Information Specialist
Library Information Specialist Endorsement Only

Degree(s)/Licensures

Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS)

Library Information Specialist - Initial Professional Educator Licensure /Professional Educator License with an Endorsement as a Library Information Specialist

Library Information Specialist Endorsement Only

Archives and Records Management Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Degree(s)/Certification(s)

MS Technology and Performance Improvement Studies Education Technology Specialist

Telecommunications Management Certificate BSMIS/MSTIPS 4+1 Integrated Degree Program.

Graduate Program Advisor: Johng-Chern Chern, Kapila Rohan Attele

Graduate Faculty: Jan-Jo Chen, Johng-Chern Chern, Moussa Ayyash

The Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology offers a Master of Science degree in Computer Science. The program is designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the varied needs of the busy professional. Courses are offered in daytime and evenings in state-of-the-art computer laboratories. Several courses in current areas are also offered online.

The goal of the Program is to prepare students for employment in the IT sector. External Advisory Committee of leaders from industry and academia, and entrepreneurs helps the Program to stay current.

Three courses, and a research project or thesis are explicitly required. The Graduate Program Advisor will work with the student to map out a study plan that ensures speedy graduation within a framework of the student’s needs and objectives. The department also offers Post-baccalaureate Certificates in Computer Security, and Databases and Data Analytics.

The Department has a few graduate assistantships and other forms of financial assistance for qualified students.