Nova Southeastern University Delivery Method?

Does anybody know how Nova Southeastern University delivery their distance learning program? Any video lectures involve? I want to make a move from Capella University program to Computer Science. I started with Capella University because of Organizations and Management, but I switched to Information Technology...but now I see the program does not have any value to me.

I am also thinking about taking GRE and apply to University of Denver or University of Colorado - Denver as I want to move there next year.

Thanks in advanced!

 

I was curious when I read your post whether you can afford to lose the money and credits you have already invested? Most schools have a limit (very small) on the number of credits they will take in transfer at the doctoral level? As I write this I see I assumed you were in a doctoral program but now realize you may be in a Masters (where some schools may take 12 credits).

 

Garp,

Yes, I aware that Nova Southeastern University does not accept any transferred credits to their Doctorate program. I have spent Zero $ at Capella University, or neither student loan. I don't have a good feeling about Information Technology program at Capella University, and especially solely distance learning school.

Besides, I want a Computer Science degree not Information Technology. As I started with Capella University with Organizations and Management, but I found out the program was not for me due to too much human behavior/Psychology studies.

 

I'd be interested in finding out that info as well. It looks like an interesting program. What are the exact residency requirements? The program page is a little bit ambiguous. Tekman, although the price is outrageous, have you checked out Columbia University's Doctor of Engineering Science in Computer Science? It looks like another interesting program, but I don't know about the residency requirements for the research portion. I guess it's completely up to the research adviser.

 

Atrox,

I think Columbia University's Doctor of Engineering Science is new because I have never seen it before. Columbia University is pricey, but I think GI Bill is very good deal for covering it in the State of New York. Do you know where I can find their curriculum? I couldn't find it any where. Columbia University's program might require GRE though.

 

I totally understand how you feel about studying "useless" courses such as human behavior/Psychology, which have no value to techies like you (and I), with no interest in such topics. Sadly, majority of DL doctorates are either in business or management; areas that I disdain. It amazes me that Nova is the only school that offers "real" IT doctorates, not programs with meager technical content that can't be found for free on the internet. This is one reason why the NCUs, Tridents, Capellas, Waldens, basically all the business/management oriented IT programs are of zero interest to me. Is it because it is easy to teach business and management ( I call it "discussion-based" programs with zero requirement for real "out-of-the-box" thinking) that is why every one is offering degrees in those areas? I've always wondered....

 

TEKMAN,

I don't think there's any set curriculum. I think you are only required to take 30 units beyond the MS level. I only saw this on the site: "

Courses are selected with a focus on one of the areas in the department, such as network security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, computer graphics, web technologies, robotics, databases and information systems, compilers, programming languages, software engineering, algorithms and quantum computing. "

It probably has to do with what you decide to research with your adviser. I don't see a GRE requirement for the doctorate but the MS-CS does require a GRE. It's possible that they don't require it for the doctorate because you are required to have an MS to enter the program so they figure you are already a "grad student". All of the other MS programs that require GRE scores explicitly say so on the program pages, so I doubt it'll be required.

Yeah, it looks like a great program. I'll definitely apply there once I get a masters. Ivy League school and U.S. News ranked #17 for grad studies in computer science.

 

Except you must study computer science at Nova, I think the new PhD In Telecommunications offered by University of Colorado at Boulder would serve you better in the long term. Nova's Computer/IT programs are distance learning programs with no option for traditional face-to-face attendance (should you need to), but the Telecom PhD at UC at Boulder is a traditional program with the option to take some classes online, and they accept some transfer credits from relevant master level courses (you can transfer some courses from your SMU telecom master degree). I'm seriously exploring relocating to Denver; and as such, zeroing in on the program. You should explore UC at Boulder before Nova, too.

 

Cyber,

As a right wing, I don't think I can live in Boulder. I was there last week, and couldn't understand the people there. And the program is not distance learning or blend. So, I only aim for the local ones.

 

I think I am going to give them a call tomorrow.

 

OMG, when did this happen? This has got to be a very new program. It certainly looks quite interesting. THANKS for the info!!

 

Haha, I know I was just browsing different places to apply to for an MS in CS when I saw that...almost had a heart attack. They are also offering doctorates in EE, CE (civil), ME & they also have a new MBA/MS Operations Research program.

 

Have you looked this - Doctor of Science - Information Systems (D.Sc.I.S.) at Dakota State University

 

Dr. Randell,

Yes, I have looked at the program. I prefer Ph.D over DSc unless top schools like Columbia University.

 

As a right wing, I don't think I can live in Boulder. I was there last week, and couldn't understand the people there. And the program is not distance learning or blend. So, I only aim for the local ones.[/QUOTE]

Hahaha....is "right wing" written on your forehead? I think you can live anywhere as long as you can "mind your own business," and then "block off" everything else that is of less interest to you.

Regarding the program; it is not a DL program, but since its entry point is at the bachelor degree level, I think they do allow new students to take master level courses online (they offer several engineering-related online master's including one in in Telecommunications) until the get to the doctoral level, where the program becomes purely face-2-face. Talk to them on Monday and see what they say.

I'm also looking at the ICT master's (combined major in telecommunications and information security) offered by the University of Denver UC, in addition to exploring the feasibility of getting into the PhD in Security Engineering program; a multi-disciplinary program that combines cybersecurity, physical security and homeland security offered at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. A lot to choose from in Colorado, I must say.

It stuns me why majority of DL schools focus on offering business administration doctorates, instead of adding programs in high demand. Capella is the only RA DL school that offers PhD in IT. The issue with that program is that if you opt to transfer in 48 credits in lieu of a specialization in Information security/Assurance, for example, the actual courses that you end up taking are just research and management courses; a set of courses that are similar to the IT management specialization within Trident's (TUI) PhD in Business Administration program. It seems the way to keeping Capella's IT PhD program technical is to opt for a specialization, in which case the program cost increases due to missed transfer credit opportunity.

 

No written on my forehead, but I have a Marine Corps tattoo on my arm. lol

I totally agree with you about Capella University's program. I am taking IT courses, but most you have to read lot of peer-reviewed articles, and frankly...they don't match up.:ugh:

 

I read on the website that GRE is only for Master program. I hope they don't require GRE 'cause going to Columbia University is my dream. I thought about their Professional Degree (PD) program before, but lacking of researches. Great now I can climb the ladder of top schools.

 

With degrees in Technology Management, Telecommunications, and Computer Science have you considered trying a new track?

 

Dr. Randell,

Sir, no, Sir! I attempted for Organizations and Management, but could not understand issue with human behavior and psychology. I want to continue for Telecommunications or Computer Science to stay in Networking side or become a Reserve Engineering. The Doctor of Engineering Science in Electrical Engineering - Telecommunications Engineering or Doctor of Engineering Science in Computer Science - Computer Security at Columbia University is what I am aiming for; otherwise, NSU's Ph.D in Computer Science as a backup.

 

TEKMAN,

Be sure to post updates about the details of the Columbia programs (residencies, etc). They are #1 on my list if I don't decide to do a non-DL PhD in the future.

-Mark