Computer Science: professional practice doctorate records.

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Official classification: Computer Science.

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Compare programming foundations, mathematics, algorithms and the institution’s own degree title. Computer engineering and information technology can use different classifications.

This selection is the source professional practice doctorate category, award level 18. It stays separate from research doctorates and other doctorate awards. Verify the exact qualification, current applicant route and recognition in the intended jurisdiction; the award category does not establish eligibility for professional practice.

Source: connected NCES IPEDS first-major completion records, exact CIP 11.0701, award level 18. This list does not rank institutions or measure admissions capacity.

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