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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, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, and Health Informatics. Additionally, we have three graduate programs: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Computer 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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Computer Information Systems, BS
The Computer 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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Computer Information Systems, BS – Online Option
The online option for the Computer Information Systems degree program is ideal for non-traditional students and working professionals. Students earn an ABET-accredited computing degree while specializing in the use of applied AI tools.  

 

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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.

 

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Masters Program
The School of Computing is proud to introduce three exciting Master's degree programs: Computer Science, Computer 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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  Latest News
The School of Computing is excited to welcome two new faculty members this fall: Dr. Wendy Wang and Dr. John Bentley!
The School of Computing is excited to welcome two new faculty members this fall: Dr. Wendy Wang and Dr. John Bentley!
Monday - September 29, 2025
The School of Computing is excited to welcome two new faculty members this fall: Dr. Wendy Wang and Dr. John Bentley!
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Two School of Computing Faculty Members receive USANAA Awards
Two School of Computing Faculty Members receive USANAA Awards
Tuesday - September 2, 2025
The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association annually recognizes faculty members for outstanding achievement.
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Dr. Jesse Ables Receives $155,000 NSF Grant for Explainable Intrusion Detection Research
Dr. Jesse Ables Receives $155,000 NSF Grant for Explainable Intrusion Detection Research
Friday - August 29, 2025
Dr. Jesse Ables has been awarded a $155,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Initiation Initiative (CRII). His project was specifically accepted for the NSF Secure and Trustworthy Computing (SaTC) CRII.
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Student Spotlights

Preston Vardaman

Meet Preston Vardaman, an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science. Read more