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KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 8, 2022

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved Tuesday a new doctoral degree in Kennesaw State鈥檚 .  

The new Ph.D. in Computer Science is an innovative program that blends the highest level of theoretical foundations with the practice of computer science. The program will focus on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces. The program will build on established practices that enable students to work on real-world research problems and gain valuable work experience. 

鈥淭his program further builds on the roadmap 网红头条has developed to help us become one of the top R2 research universities in the country. By increasing the number of programs we offer to students interested in pursuing advanced degrees, and generating more faculty and student research opportunities, KSU will continue our commitment to the development of a highly educated workforce for Georgia,鈥� Interim President Kathy Schwaig said. 

Earlier this month, KSU was again designated as a doctoral university with high research activity, or an R2 university, by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education report. This placed the institution among the largest suburban research universities in the U.S.  

Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Georgia Department of Labor lists computer occupations on its 鈥淗ot Careers鈥� list as computer-related jobs offer wages above the state average, have faster than state average job growth, and have at least 400 annual openings.

Kennesaw State鈥檚 program requires six credit hours of internship, which will allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world applications. 

鈥淭his program supports the College of Computing and Software Engineering鈥檚 desire to produce cutting-edge researchers and well-prepared educators in high-demand computing areas,鈥� Dean Sumanth Yenduri said. 鈥淭he program design builds on established practices by enabling students to work on real-world research problems and gain valuable experiences.鈥�

Students can enroll in the program for the fall 2022 semester.

鈥� Abbey O鈥橞rien Barrows

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 网红头条 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 网红头条is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 网红头条is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.