Academics at University of West Georgia | Online Computer and Information Technology Degrees

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)

Name:	Department:
MS of Applied Computer Science	Computer Science

Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)

Open to individuals holding a bachelor degree in any discipline; provides applied knowledge and skills in computer science that are integrated and delivered in a comprehensive and practical pedagogy to prepare graduates to enter the computing and IT job market; course work in web technologies, program construction, software development, database systems, system and network administration, and two integrative group project experiences.

School type

Public

Terms

Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in computer information technology programs

Concentrations with highest demand

Computer Programming

Computer Systems Analysis

Computer Science

Computer Software and Media Applications

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Concentrations offered

Computer Programming	Computer Science
Data Processing	Computer Software and Media Applications
Information Science/Studies	Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer Systems Analysis	Computer Information Technology Administration and Management

More specialized departments/concentrations offered

Systems Development/Management

Internet Technology

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

Veterans

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

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	3 full-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	3
Average experience teaching online courses	1 year
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	2 full-time; 0 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	23
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

N/A

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	2 years
Required time to earn degree	6 years