Computer Science at Howard University

The department offers a traditional B.S. degree in Computer Science, a Computer Science minor option for non-engineering disciplines at Howard, a graduate certificate course in Cybersecurity, a traditional M.S. degree in Computer Science, an accelerated 1-year M.S. degree in Computer Science, and a Ph.D in Computer Science. The B.S. curriculum is a traditional Computer Science degree. The M.S. curriculum equips students with a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary computer science through training that combines both theory and practice. The graduate certificate program prepares professionals in computer science and related areas to assume positions in secure systems development and managing the critical information security programs in today's organizations. The M.S. program prepares highly competent and broadly skilled practitioners. A majority of the master’s graduates work in industry, in companies ranging from small start-up operations to government labs and large research and development corporations. The Ph.D. program prepares teachers and researchers for positions with universities, government research laboratories, and industry. Academic employment ranges from four-year colleges, where teaching is the primary focus, to positions at major research universities.