Hofstra University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Department: MS Computer Science Computer Science
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
The 30 credit program provides a strong foundation and breadth in computer science. Distance Learning courses are offered in 7 week rotations. Elective courses are offered in cutting edge areas such as data mining and machine learning; networks and network security; distributed, parallel, and mobile computing; computer graphics and computer vision; and artificial intelligence. The program ends in a capstone experience which can be either in the form of a project or a thesis.
School type	Private
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in computer information technology programs	1
Concentrations with highest demand
Computer Systems Analysis
Concentrations offered
Computer Systems Analysis
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

10

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	4 full-time; 2 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 0% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	4
Average experience teaching online courses	4 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	7 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	20
Maximum class size	25

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	No

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.5 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	N/A