Doctor of Computer
Science

Graduates of the Doctor of Computer Science will be able to:

• Understand and respect the professional standards of ethics expected of a computer scientist and be knowledgeable concerning the history of the computing field.
• Possess the skills and knowledge to enable them to be committed to lifelong learning in computer science.
• Be knowledgeable about the theoretical foundations of computing and have strong practical application experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a productive contributor individually and in teams on software projects using accepted software management practices.
• Graduates will be ready to accept expected research and development responsibilities upon employment and be able to independently design and develop computer software systems and products based on sound theoretical principles and solid software development skills.

General Admission Requirements

Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:

• Submission of a completed application for admission.
• Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
  • Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
• Submit proof of attainment of at least an associate degree.
• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
• Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
• Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
• Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
• Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).

In addition to the general requirements listed above, applicants to our Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program must provide the following:

• Proof of attainment of a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries.
  • International applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee following an evaluation of each student’s preparation.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member. Note that this requirement may be waived for those students with master’s-level transfer credits.
• One essay addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program, submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:

• DCS Tuition: $1,551 per credit hour

Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.