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Message from the Dean

The School of Computing at USA prepares students for jobs in a career field that is rich with a variety of opportunities. When students graduate, they are equipped for today's ever-changing, technology-driven job market. Our undergraduate majors are Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, and Health Informatics. Additionally, we have three graduate programs: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Information Systems, and a Ph.D. in Computing. Our state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities for internships, and cutting-edge research provide our students with an exceptional learning experience.  

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Computer Science, BS
The Computer Science Program provides students with practical, hands-on learning opportunities spanning various areas, including cyber-security, information assurance, big data, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, video game development, and robotics.
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Information Systems, BS
The Information Systems program prepares application developers and data specialists and offers a wide variety of elective choices, including the IT tracks, a Health Informatics certificate, or courses in data analytics or cloud computing.
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Information Technology, BS
The Information Technology program comprises a fundamental computing foundation, complemented by specialized tracks in digital forensics, networking, and web publishing.
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Health Informatics, BS
The Health Informatics program blends healthcare, technology, and interpersonal skills to empower students to use technology for enhancing patient care, supporting providers, and improving healthcare organizations.

 

Graduating masters students
Masters Program
The School of Computing is proud to introduce three exciting Master's degree programs: Computer Science, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity.
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PhD Program
The program emphasizes advanced discovery and the development of solutions to research-focused problems in the areas of cyber assurance, risk assessment, forensics, and data analytics
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We encourage students to visit the School of Computing and see first-hand all we offer. Schedule a tour of Shelby Hall today! 
  Latest News
SoCfaculty member featured at 3rd Annual Research and Technology Showcase
SoCfaculty member featured at 3rd Annual Research and Technology Showcase
Friday - November 1, 2024
The Office of Research and Economic Development hosted its 3rd Annual Research and Technology Showcase on October 29, featuring the work of five faculty members from the University of South Alabama.
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SoC student Destin Hinkel places second in the Three Minute Thesis competition.
SoC student Destin Hinkel places second in the Three Minute Thesis competition.
Tuesday - October 29, 2024
The University of South Alabama Graduate School hosted its annual 3MT (Three Minute Thesis Competition) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Research-based Master's and Doctoral students were given 3 minutes to present their research as they competed for cash prizes.
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Summer internship opportunity connects SoC student with SoC grad
Summer internship opportunity connects SoC student with SoC grad
Tuesday - August 27, 2024
Doctoral student and intern Tristan Clark and Research and Development Associate Tristen Mullins share more than just a name--they both graduated from the School of Computing in Spring 2022 and are working together this summer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This summer's internship brought them together.
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Graduate Student Spotlight 

Hayley Trahn Doan

Meet Hayley Trahn Doan, a graduate student majoring in Computer Science. Read more