Download Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Department of Computer
and Information Sciences
www.towson.edu/cosc
By the Numbers
Programs
• Three undergraduate programs:
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Computer Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
• Two graduate programs:
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M.S. in Computer Science
D.Sc. in Information Technology
Students, Faculty, and Funding
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Total undergraduate majors: 1,244
Total graduate majors: 171
40 full-time faculty members
Averaging $1M in grants
Undergraduate Programs
B.S. Computer Science (630 majors)
• ABET Accredited
• Two Tracks: Cybersecurity and Software Engineering
• National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense
Education (CAE-CDE)
• NSA CAE in Cyber Operations (1 of 16 in the nation)
B.S. Information Systems (190 majors)
• Four tracks: Systems, Business, Interface Design, and E-Government
• Combined majors in Business Administration and E-Business
B.S. Information Technology (430 majors)
Graduate Programs
M.S. Computer Science
• Three tracks:
• Software Engineering, Computer Security, and
e-Commerce
M.S. Applied Information Technology
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In affiliation with School of Emerging Technologies
D.Sc. Information Technology
• One track: Computer Science
Why Multiple Programs?
People
Telecom
Procedures
Hardware
Software
Systems
Software
Data
Computer Science
Hardware
Software
Systems
Potential careers include:
Software Engineers, Software Developers, System
Architects, and Software Testers
Software
Information Systems
People
Procedures
Software
Systems
Data
Potential careers include:
Systems Analysts, Business/IT Analysts, Web Designers, and
Project Managers
Information Technology
Hardware
Software
Systems
Telecom
Potential careers include:
System Administrators, Network Administrators, Database
Administrators, and Helpdesk Technicians
Research
• 40 full-time faculty
• Adjunct faculty with industry experience
• Broad areas of expertise
• Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data
Sciences, AI, Bioinformatics, Social
Networking, GIS
• Numerous grants both for research
and curriculum development
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Security Injections, Cyber-Physical Systems,
Wireless Security, Bioinformatics, and
Application Developments
Cutting Edge Courses
• Artificial intelligence
• Scientific modeling
• Bioinformatics
• Software engineering
• Computer graphics
• Web-based programming
• Decision support systems
• Operating systems security
• E-commerce
• Network security
• Human-computer interaction
• Application software security
• Robotics
• Mobile app development
Classrooms and Labs
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Smart classrooms
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Recording facilities
15 laboratories including:
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linux project lab
robotics lab
software engineering lab
NSF-funded security lab
NSF-funded mobile development lab
NSF-funded security injection lab
bare machine computing lab
human computer interaction lab
Student Resources
Research opportunities
Internships
Scholarships
Tutoring
MobileDev@TU
Cyber Defense Team
Computer Security Club
Computer and Technology Club
UPE Honor Society
CyberCorps®:
Scholarship for Service
Scholarship Benefits :
• $20,000 stipend per year
• Fully paid tuition & fees
• $1,000 for textbooks
• $1,200 for health insurance
• $3,000 for travel to
professional conferences
and job fairs
http://www.towson.edu/cybercorps
www.towson.edu/cosc
Twitter: @TU_CIS