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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
South Earns National Designation for Cybersecurity Research
South Earns National Designation for Cybersecurity Research
Thursday - April 18, 2024
In a major acknowledgement of its cyber research capabilities, the University of South Alabama School of Computing has been awarded a designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
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DayZero Students Excel at DOE
DayZero Students Excel at DOE's CyberForce Competition
Monday - November 6, 2023
DayZero student organization traveled to Chicago this past weekend to compete in the Department of Energy's (DOE) CyberForce Competition.
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SoC Grad Gets Her Dream Job at FBI
SoC Grad Gets Her Dream Job at FBI
Thursday - November 2, 2023
Caldwell enrolled at South and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Computer and Information Sciences. She was active in Jaguar Women in Technology. She joined the National Society of Black Engineers.
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Graduate Student Spotlight 

Nicholas Morgan

Meet Nicholas Morgan, a graduate student majoring in Computer Science. Read more