Computer Science, Doctor of Education
About the Doctoral Program
The Doctor of Education in Computer Science (DCS) program at Judson University graduates exemplary scholars prepared to make substantial contributions to the Computer Science field as practitioners, researchers, and thought-leaders. This doctoral program is designed for those who want to contribute to their profession as Computer Science strategists, educators, academic administrators, training and development professionals, and presenters of professional development in the Computer Science world.
Doctoral students have the opportunity to demonstrate their professional competencies through a series of distinctive benchmarks related to the program outcomes of content knowledge, research, writing, speaking, and leadership. The dissertation process is uniquely crafted to provide students with sustained support that is integrated throughout the research and writing experience.
Program Distinctives
The Doctor of Education in Computer Science combines several distinctive features to enhance graduates' learning experiences, including:
- Embedded dissertation process with integrated support throughout the program
- Embedded Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students
- Intentional focus on leadership and policy
- Program completed in four years
- Professors are experts in the field of education
- Embedded assessments rather than "high-stakes" comprehensive exams
- Additional amenities including parking, library services, access to numerous sporting and cultural events at no extra cost
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates of the Doctor of Education in Computer Science Will...
Deepen their Understanding
Graduates will deepen their understanding of a specific niche in the Computer Science field.
Demonstrate Scholarly Proficiency in Research
Graduates will demonstrate scholarly proficiency in conducting, critiquing, synthesizing and applying research in the field of Computer Science.
Foster Growth in the Field
Graduates will foster growth in other Computer Science practitioners that deepens their understanding of the field, encourages engagement, and promotes collaboration.
Provide Leadership in the Profession
Graduates will develop expertise for vision casting and informed decision-making.
Speak Effectively to Listeners in a Variety of Settings
Graduates will synthesize the process of preparing and organizing content for delivery that engages audiences.
Leave of Absence for International Students
Need to know facts for F-1 Visa holders:
- This program is not ‘set up’ for breaks. Therefore, you cannot just skip a term. To keep your F-1 visa you must register for and attend every term. Full-time for doctoral level is 6 credit hours.
- If you decide you want to ‘take a break’ from classes at Judson as a F-1 Visa holder, it is possible but please note:
- You are not eligible for CPT during that break.
- You cannot stay in the USA during that break.
- The international office will withdraw/terminate you from SEVIS during the break. And will be able to easily reinstate you if you return within 5 months.
- You must meet with the Program Director before taking the break.
- Check with your Registration Advisor to make sure your desired classes will be available when you wish to return.
- Medical Reduced Course Load – is possible. This allows you to take less credit hours or no credit hours.
- You must have medical documentation of a condition that necessitates the break along with a doctor’s recommendation for the break.
- It must be processed by the International Office.
- It can last up to 12 months.
- You can stay in the USA during this time.
- You would NOT be eligible for CPT during this RCL.
- For more information, visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub/student-records/manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load/reduced-course
Federal regulations are always changing. Talk to the PDSO and check government websites for the most up to date information.
Student Handbook
Details of the above and other program policies and procedures are outlined in the DCS Student Handbook, which may be accessed through the MyJudson student portal, on the Student Life page.
Important Notes
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Students may be required to retake courses with a grade of C to maintain the major GPA.
- A maximum of 12 credit hours may transfer into the program. Courses approved for transfer must have been completed within five years of the candidate's matriculation at Judson, and the request for transfer must be made in writing to the program directors a minimum of 90 days prior to matriculation.
- Students must be approved by the Program Director of the doctoral Computer Science Program, the Division Chair of Education and the faculty for graduation.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| DCS702 | Analytic Thinking and Statistics in Research | 3 |
| DCS703 | Human Computer Interaction for Online Learning Systems | 3 |
| DCS705 | Ethics and Compliance | 3 |
| DCS708 | Evaluating Computer Sci Curriculum | 3 |
| DCS722 | Policy and Advocacy in CS Education | 3 |
| DCS745 | Artificial Intelligence in Educ | 3 |
| EDD702 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| EDD711 | Initiating Capstone Research | 3 |
| EDD715 | Seminal Studies in Computer Sci | 3 |
| EDD731 | Evaluating Qualitative Data | 3 |
| EDD741 | Conducting Capstone Research | 3 |
| EDD771 | Quantitative Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDD791 | Capstone Workshop I | 3 |
| EDD792 | Capstone Workshop II 1 | 3 |
| EDD795 | Writing for Scholarly Publication | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Complete 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Design Thinking for Data Visualization | ||
| Advanced Data Analytics | ||
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | ||
| Enabling Technologies | ||
| Foundations of Machine Learning | ||
| Software Engineering | ||
| Data Warehouse Mining | ||
| Cyber Security and Warfare | ||
| Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python | ||
| Professional Practice | ||
| Complete DCS691 each semester enrolled | 10 | |
| Practical Professional Leadershp | ||
| Total Hours | 67 | |
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In addition to successful completion of all courses, students must have successfully completed a final dissertation.
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution.
A full-time course load for masters students is 9 credit hours. A full-time course load for doctoral students is 6 credit hours. Students may exceed the minimum hours with approval from the department.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| DCS702 | Analytic Thinking and Statistics in Research | 3 |
| Major Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| DCS745 | Artificial Intelligence in Educ | 3 |
| EDD702 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| DCS705 | Ethics and Compliance | 3 |
| Major Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| DCS703 | Human Computer Interaction for Online Learning Systems | 3 |
| EDD715 | Seminal Studies in Computer Sci | 3 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| DCS708 | Evaluating Computer Sci Curriculum | 3 |
| EDD731 | Evaluating Qualitative Data | 3 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| EDD741 | Conducting Capstone Research | 3 |
| Major Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| EDD771 | Quantitative Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDD795 | Writing for Scholarly Publication | 3 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| DCS722 | Policy and Advocacy in CS Education | 3 |
| Major Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| EDD791 | Capstone Workshop I | 3 |
| Major Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| DCS691 | Practical Professional Leadershp | 1 |
| EDD792 | Capstone Workshop II | 3 |
| Major Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 70 | |
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See advising worksheet for major elective options