University of Alabama--Huntsville

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Department: Master of Science in Software Engineering Computer Science Master of Science in Software Engineering Computer Engineering
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
The Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) degree program from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Computer Science Department is focused on preparing students to develop large-scale software systems using industry-derived formal development processes. All of the courses required for the degree program are now available via Distance Learning so that students have the opportunity to complete all degree requirements without having to be resident on campus.
School type	Public
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

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

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

11

Veterans

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

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	7 full-time; 1 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	6
Average experience teaching online courses	N/A
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	2 full-time; 12 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	7
Maximum class size	56

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Depends
Can earn degree entirely abroad	No
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams Yes
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	Encouraged but not mandatory
Students enroll as online students	No
Credits earned online equal earned on-campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	Majority
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	6 years