George Mason University (Volgenau)

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Department: MS in Computer Science Computer Science
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
We deliver our MS in Computer Science both in the classroom and online in order to provide maximum flexibility and support for students' learning.
School type	Public
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in computer information technology programs	1
Concentrations with highest demand
Computer Science
Concentrations offered
Computer Science
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Systems Development/Management Internet Technology

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

18

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	12 full-time; 4 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	12
Average experience teaching online courses	4 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	1 full-time; 1 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	N/A
Maximum class size	N/A

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	No
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations Yes Exams Yes
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	No instructor preference
Students enroll as online students	Yes, they are bound to courses as online students after enrollment
Credits earned online equal earned on-campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	Minority
Same curricula for online and campus students	All

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	N/A
Program target time to graduate	N/A
Required time to earn degree	N/A