Department of Computer & Information Science
Computer science: designing a better world for tomorrow
Our faculty are dedicated to excellence in computer science education and research. Join us to explore new ideas and a vision of computing in the 21st century.
Our up-to-date classrooms, laboratories, and facilities make cutting-edge learning and discovery possible—with research opportunities available at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Academic programs
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Science - Option in Software Engineering
- BS/MS in Computer Science - Accelerated Program
- MS in Computer Science
- MS in Computer Science - Online
- MS in Computer Science Online Preparatory Program
- Graduate certificate in Computer Networks & Distributed Systems
- Graduate certificate in Computer Science
- Graduate certificate in Computer Science - Online
- Graduate certificate in Computer Systems
- Graduate certificate in Software Development & Design
Students who study computer science may be interested in pursuing advanced degrees such as UMassD's PhD in Engineering & Applied Science.
Computer science at UMassD
Department News
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In collaboration with Whale and Dolphin Conservation, UMass Dartmouth students developed an educational video game to help protect endangered animals.
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Two class of 2024 engineering PhD graduates are moving on to highly competitive postdoctoral research and tenure-track faculty positions
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Highlights of an extraordinary academic year