Non CS or EE Doctorates????????????

I have seen a lot of distance Doctorates in CS and EE. But are there any that are for IT specific subjects such as Information systems, Information Technology, Networking, Information Security, Networking security or forensics. etc.

when i searched the main site of degree info all doctorates were CS and ee

Thanks

 

i guess they do not exist eh

 

Nothcentral University offers a PhD in Business Admin with a concentration in MIS or Applied Computer Science.
http://www.ncu.edu/

 

That degree looks good, but it is a management degree, and was wondering if there are any IT, IS, Network or Information Security, etc, doctorates, not related to management.

 

Nova Southeastern University offsers PhD's in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science and Information Systems by distance learning with only brief on-campus meetings.

Colorado Technical University offers a Doctorate in Computer Science that like Nova is mostly distance learning.

Both Columbia University and the University of Florida offer graduate degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering beyond the masters degree but short of doctorates.

 

It looks like Colorado Technical University DM / PhD program is out of their Colorado Spring office, anyone know the tuition for their courses?

This must be somewhat new ...

 

Any more info on schools that offer these type of degrees??

 

The traditional location for all things IT/IS related in CS. Specialized degrees, like CIS, Software Engineering, or Computer Security are fairly recent inventions.

I suspec there is great demand for specialized degrees at the masters level, since masters degrees are largely a practitioners degree. At the PhD level, on the other hand, everything is inherently specialized, regardless of what the actual degree says. There are plenty of people getting PhDs in CS that are doing computer security or networking work. In the academic world (the target for most PhD students), people know what your specialty is, so having a degree that says "PhD in Computer Security" is largely unnecessary.

For what it's worth, Nova Southeastern does have some non-CS IS/IT type doctorates.

 

I would challenge the notion that there are "a lot" of distance learning PhD programs in Computer Science. To the best of my knowledge, in the United States there is only one -- Nova Southeastern University. Colorado Technical University offers a DCS degree and Pace offers a DPS in Computing, but NSU is the only school I know that advertises a PhD in CS. I don't list NCU here because their PhD in B.A. with the Computer Science option does not rise to the level of these other schools. I consider it mostly an avenue for those with an MBA who want an option to study some topics in information technology. But IMO it is somewhat of a con job to call this option "Computer Science."

Outside the U.S. there may be more options but I get so frustrated trying to find what I'm looking for on their web sites I have given up looking at them.

 

Ok, looks like Captol College Will have a Doctorate or PHD in Network Security in a little less than 2 years. Perfect for my current school schedule!

 

firstmode4c,
How did you get that information?

When I asked, they said it was very possible, but still up in the air.



"Ok, looks like Captol College Will have a Doctorate or PHD in Network Security in a little less than 2 years. Perfect for my current school schedule!"

 

I got that From the Capitol College Thread!!

Official Reply from Capitol College

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Hi Marcus -

Although CC is definitely interested in pursuing the development of a PhD or doctoral program, at this juncture, it's in a holding pattern. Once we hire a new CAO (Chief Academic Officer), I suspect we'll be able to move forward. At this juncture, no efforts are currently underway. Simply put, we just don't have the resources on hand presently to effectively move forward.
When we do though, rest assured we will begin the process. The process is rather lengthy, so I suspect we're at least 16 months away from possible program inception (if not further).

Best regards,

Ken Crockett
Director, Graduate Admissions
Capitol College

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Just received word back from Ken. A couple of interesting things;

1. there is an honors distinction, but for 4.0 students only. something to work toward!

2. the phd program is, most likely, two years away.

 

Nova Southeastern University Doctorates:

Computer Information Systems (DCIS)
Computer Science (CISD)
Computing Technology in Education (DCTE)
Information Science (DISC)
Information Systems (DISS)


Capella:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management
Information Technology Management Specialization

Core Courses:
OM8004 - Managing and Organizing People - 4 credits
OM8005 - Doctoral Learner Success Lab - 0 credits
OM8010 - Principles of Organization Theory and Practice - 4 credits
OM8012 - Strategy - 4 credits
OM7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice - 4 credits
OM7040 - Accounting and Financial Management - 4 credits
OM7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility - 4 credits
OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques - 4 credits
OM8021 - Management Theory Creation - 4 credits
OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods - 4 credits
OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research - 4 credits OR
OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling - 4 credits OR
OM8099 - Topics in Applied Quantitative and Qualitative Research - 4 credits
OM8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar - 4 credits OR
OM8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar - 4 credits OR
OM8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar - 4 credits
Specialization Courses:
OM8301 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Infrastructure - 4 credits
OM8302 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Planning and Delivery - 4 credits
OM8303 - IT Technical Foundations - 4 credits
OM8304 - IT Delivery - 4 credits
OM8305 - IT Strategy and Management - 4 credits
Upon completion of all required course work:
OM9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
OM9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
OM9986 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
OM9987 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
OM9988 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
OM9989 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits
Eight Elective Courses:
Choose at least five courses from the 8000-level organization and management offerings in the School of Business and Technology. Additionally, choose up to three 7000-level courses.

 

University of Pheonix

Doctor of Management in Information Systems and Technology

 

Kennedy-Western University:

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science is designed to provide a greater depth of understanding in programming, programming concepts and operating systems software for the graduate student with a Master of Science in Computer Science, or the equivalent experiential credit. The program is designed for professionals who have a strong foundation in computer science. The course of study includes topics from other branches of study including numerical analysis and linear programming. A study of distributed computing and networking, optimization, natural language processing, computer graphics and neural networks covers state-of-the-art topics in computer science today.

CSI 700: Logic Programming
CSI 710: Machine Vision
CSI 730: Numerical Analysis
CSI 750: Operating Systems II: Distributed and Computing Networks
CSI 800: Optimization
CSI 810: Natural Language Processing
CSI 820: Computer Graphics
CSI 830: Artificial Neural Networks
CSI 840: Computational Complexity
CSI 880: The Dissertation Proposal
CSI 890: The Dissertation (9 Units)

Doctor of Philosophy, General Engineering
ENG 700: Analytic Methods Of Engineering
ENG 710: Physics of Semi-Conductor Devices
ENG 720: Solid State Electronics
ENG 730: Stochastic Modeling
ENG 740: Linear Programming
ENG 750: Quantum Mechanics
ENG 760: Management and Organization of Research and Development
ENG 800: Management Theory and Practice
ENG 810: Quality Planning and Analysis
ENG 820: Engineering Economics Analysis
ENG 830: Strategic Management
ENG 840: Production and Operations Management
ENG 860: Environmental Compliance Technology
ENG 880: The Dissertation Proposal
ENG 890: The Dissertation (9 Units)

 

North Central University:


Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration concentration:

Computer and Information Security

This specialization is designed to meet the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics and computer security. Learners will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits. Learners will also be exposed to common practices involved in forensic investigations and evidence handling, and will become informed in federal and state privacy, intellectual property, search and seizure, and cyber-crime laws. In conjunction the topic of cyber-terrorism will be explored in depth including material on terrorism in general and the specific targets vulnerable to hackers and terrorists. Courses will also cover appropriate computer security programs and the appropriate management of them from a law enforcement, private security, management and government perspective.

 

Kennedy-Western by all accounts is a degree mill and shouldn't be in anyone's consideration.

All of the other doctoral programs you listed (except for NSU) are business oriented doctorates. This is not a bad thing; however, neither should they be advertised as Computer Science.

 

What she said!

KW"U"/KWE will give you a PhD in Computer Science (or General Engineering) for taking only four (sometimes 6, very, very rarely 8) of the courses listed above by firstmode4c - and completing only one, final paper!

If this is NOT a laughable, mill-like practice, what is?

Thanks.

 

It appears that some guys here couldn't distinguish between degree mills and legitimate schools just as they couldn't distinguish between Computer Science and (Business) Information Systems. It's pitiable but I digress... Yes… Kennedy-Western is a degree mill and Nova is the only school (that I know) that currently offers short-residency (or DL blend) PhD in Computers Science in the US. All other schools including Drexel, UMUC, Colorado, Touro, NCU, etc. have doctorates in (Business) Information Systems. Pace has a doctorate program in Computer Science but it's called DPS. Other doctorates in computer-related fields are mostly in computer/electrical engineering.

 

JoAnn,
What is your next step after your MS?

Have you ever wondered what life would be like without school? The free time? The scary thing, I have grown to really enjoy school to the point it's almost a hobby. With the exception of a 6 month break (restored an old vette) I have been at IU / UoP / Capitol for 9 years straight (next April)!

I have been weighing out the options for my "next" endeavor.

* Nova or Capitol PhD.

* Another MS (Health Informatics)

* Take the time / money and start another small business