Kennesaw State’s computer science grad degree is as close as an iPod
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (Jan. 17‚ 2007) — Working professionals don’t have a minute to spare‚ especially…
Georgia (Jan 17, 2007) — Kennesaw State’s computer science grad degree is as close as an iPod
Jeremy Craig
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KENNESAW‚ Ga. (Jan. 17‚ 2007) — Working professionals don’t have a minute to spare‚
especially those in computing and information technology. But how can they obtain
a higher degree when they’re pressed for time?
That’s where Kennesaw State University’s Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
program comes in with classes as close and convenient as an iPod.
The degree program allows students to elect to attend lectures using distance technology‚
said Ken Hoganson‚ director of the MSACS program in the Department of Computer Science
and Information Systems.
“A notable feature where the MSACS is truly out in front of other programs is in our
use of mobile devices — iPods‚ PDAs‚ smart phones — for lectures‚” Hoganson said.
All lectures‚ which are recorded‚ are converted into a format that allows students
to download to their mobile devices. When the new Apple iPhone comes out this summer‚
the lectures will be viewable on it‚ too‚ Hoganson said.
The 36−hour graduate degree program covers different and growing areas of technology.
New topics include the science behind popular Web search engines like Google and Yahoo!‚
as well as computer security.
Other areas include artificial intelligence‚ robotics‚ bioinformatics‚ biomedical
devices and digital game design‚ as well as software architecture‚ computing systems
and databases.
The premium−priced program includes conference travel‚ laptops‚ books‚ parking and
an optional feature that pays for professional certifications for students as part
of their graduate degrees.
Students in the five−semester‚ part−time program learn together as a cohort‚ taking
classes in a step−by−step manner.
“It’s a learning community where everyone knows each other‚” Hoganson said.
For more information on the program‚ visit http://msacs.kennesaw.edu.
For further information‚ or to schedule an interview‚ please contact the writer.
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A member of the 35−unit University System of Georgia‚ Kennesaw State University is
a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing student population approaching
20‚000 from 132 countries. The third−largest university in Georgia‚ Kennesaw State
offers more than 60 graduate and undergraduate degrees‚ including a new doctorate
in education.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
