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Department Information
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Typical Discipline-Specific Academic Degree and Qualifications1
of faculty within
Computing and Information Sciences
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General
Description of the School
The School
of Computing and
Information Sciences (CIS) offerings continue to expand with bachelor's degrees
in computer science (CS) and information technology (IT), and master's and
Ph.D. degrees in CS. Our technology infrastructure has increased 500% in the
same period with over 500 servers/workstations in 25 labs interconnected by
high speed networks. To accommodate our growth, we are in the process of
doubling the capacities of our undergraduate and graduate labs, and building
new computer equipped instructional classrooms. For the past 5 years, the
School has received an average $2 million annually in external research
funding, doubling the amount averaged prior to 1997 and representing nearly
1000% growth in 10 years. CIS ranked top 65 in the country in competitive research
funding from Federal agencies in 2001.
The School
of Computing and
Information Sciences was formed in 1987 from the former Department of
Mathematical Sciences. The mission of the School has several dimensions,
consistent with the overall mission of the University and consistent with its
role as part of the College
of Engineering and
Computing.
Degrees offered
The School of Computer Science
offers these programs:
BS in Computer Science
BA in Information Technology
BS in Information Technology
MS in Computer Science
MS in Information Technology
MS in Telecommunication & Networking
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Terminal Degree2 for
each discipline taught in Computing and Information Sciences
Ph.D.
in Computer and Information Sciences
Related Disciplines3
Computer and Information Sciences
(11.0101) – all courses
Computer Engineering (14.0901) - all
courses
Computer Programming/Programmer (11.0201) - all courses
Computer Science (11.0701) - all courses
Engineering Other (14.9999) all courses
Related Disciplines3 for
specific courses
Computer Engineering, Other (14.0999) –
all COP courses
Computer Teacher Education (13.1321) -
CGS 2060, 2100, 2518, 3559, COP 3835
Electrical, Electronics and
Communications Engineering (14.1001) - all TCN courses
Other Teaching Qualifications
(Description of Required Academic Degree and Justifications4 for the
programs in Computing and Information Sciences)
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Consideration
of other teaching qualifications in lieu of academic credentials is made on a
case-by-case basis and accepted in special cases where evidence of exceptional
experience, research or other qualifications can be documented and are
directly applicable to the course being taught.
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Whenever
instructors are not credentialed by their advanced degree or by an approved
CIP relationship, they must be credentialed through a narrative
justification of the instructor’s qualifications to teach this/these
course(s). Such credentialing is
based on the proposed instructor’s academic and professional preparation;
diplomas, certificates, or relevant licensures; publications and
presentations in the field; honors, awards, and professional recognitions;
and other demonstrated competencies, skills, and experiences which the
instructor brings to the University.
These must be clearly tied to the specific courses to be taught and
should establish beyond doubt that the instructor is qualified to teach the
specific courses they are to be assigned.
The
Office of the Provost reviews all such justifications and where the
justifications warrant the instructor’s teaching the courses proposed, it
will either approve the justification for the appropriate period (seven
years for full-time faculty members, or four years for part-time faculty
members) or employ one of two additional clearance categories beyond the
advanced degree and related-discipline categories which it may use to
credential some instructors where their accomplishments warrant this:
Active
Research Clearance in the Discipline or Active Artistic/Special Talent
Clearance in the Discipline
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The level and
discipline of the terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., MS, MFA, doctorate) that is
required to teach graduate courses in the discipline
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For each discipline,
all strongly-related degree(s) and/or equivalent names for the discipline
(include level) that would also be appropriate for teaching at the graduate
level
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(1)The appropriate
academic degrees and justifications for each related degree above if not
obvious; (2) the justification for why the terminal degree is not a
doctorate in a discipline, e.g., specific examples of best practice in the
discipline and accrediting association language; and (3) any other criteria
used to determine appropriate academic qualifications to teach specialty
courses in the program.
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