Hi guys, I am trying to get an idea of what schools offer doctorates in IT fields that can be done solely or mostly by DL. I don't mind having to attend weekend or weeklong seminars, but I am not interested in a program that requires me to be in class every week. These are my qualifications. 1) US schools only (so UNISA is out) 2) RA only (so Aspen is out) 3) Non profits only (so NCU and UoP are out) 4) In an IT related field Here are the ones that I know of: Indiana State University PhD in Technology Management Dakota State University DSc in Information Systems Southern Methodist University DEng in Software Engineering Nova Southeastern Various PhDs Pace University DPS in Computing and Information Systems. Am I missing any? Like I said, I don't mind doing short residencies (even a semester is possible), but I cant be locked into a particular city for a year or more taking classes. I travel a lot for work, so a completely residential program is out for me. Any info would be appreciated.
Do you know that Southern Methodist University's program is expensive? $3,500 per 3-credit course. Pace University is expensive too. For the program at Indiana State University, you can enroll through North Carolina A&M, Central Misso, and Bowling Green University. Capitol College's Doctor of Science in Information Security/Assurance. Robert Morris University's Doctor of Science in Information System University of Alabama at Huntsville Mississippi State University Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Texas Tech University (Doctor of Philosophy in Systems and Engineering Management) DePaul University also offer Ph.D, I believe that you have to be on campus for a year or something.
It looks like Southern Methodist University offers more than one Doctorate programs. The sheet was not like this before I graduated.
Fair enough. Out of curiosity, what's your goal that is leading you to want to get a doctorate, and how did you decide on these criteria? -=Steve=-
Yeah, I noticed the cost. In fact, when I ran the numbers, a DL DEng from SMU would cost more than a DL MS from Stanford or Columbia. While I wouldn't necessarily want to be locked into to any local for a year, Depaul would be the easiest, since I live in Chicago. DC area schools would work to, since I went to school there for undergrad, have a bunch of family there, and may be willing to move back. I wonder if GW or GMU are flexible with their doctoral programs.
It is only something I am considering right now. My masters won't be done until fall of '12 or spring of '13. I would like to use the degree to do more research in areas that I am interested in, and (possibly) to teach. As far as my criteria. With the availability of non-profit RA options, I see no reason to go to a for-profit school or a NA school. The obvious issue with NA schools are the lack of acceptance by many B&M RA universities. In the case of for-profit schools, having worked at a B&M university, I am fully aware of the stigma attached to those degrees. At this point, it would not make sense to go to a school like NCU or UoP if I can go to Dakota State for less money. When I finish my masters, I'll have a strong GPA and good recommendations. I do well on standardized tests, so the GRE doesn't scare me at all. I think that I will be a strong candidate for admission.
GMU is not offer any flexible Ph.D, but part-time Ph.D in Information Technology. GWU offers Ph.D in System Engineering/Engineering Management cohort...and onsite, Southern Maryland, Southern Virginia, Arlington, Asburn, and etc.. (classes are held on weekend)
Actually, Stanford and Columbia are more expensive than Southern Methodist University...When I tried to complete my last course at SMU, I saw that Columbia charges $1,330.00 per credit plus $350.00 registration fees and technology fees. SMU charges flat rate include everything, which makes sense because on-campus students pay only $ 2,900.00 per 3-credit courses. BTW, I received 50% off because of being Military...otherwise, I wouldn't attend SMU. The good thing that I paid out of my pocket only $8,000.00 for my Master at SMU.
