{"id":366,"date":"2025-04-09T14:05:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=366"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:56:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:56:07","slug":"ms-computer-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/ms-computer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Master\u2019s in Computer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-hero has-chevron-background  hide-gradient has-narrative\" style=\"--hero-desktop-image-position: 26% 23%; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Robotics_Class_CSSE_20211115_AD_05.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Robotics_Class_CSSE_20211115_AD_05.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Robotics_Class_CSSE_20211115_AD_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Robotics_Class_CSSE_20211115_AD_05-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Robotics_Class_CSSE_20211115_AD_05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Robotics_Class_CSSE_20211115_AD_05-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Robotics_Class_CSSE_20211115_AD_05-150x100.jpg 150w\" class=\"wp-image-3518\" alt=\"Up close shot of robot used in Monmouth's Robotics lab\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title title page-title\"><strong>MS in Computer Science<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-text top-text-wrapper \"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group hero-narrative is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bottom-text\">Prepare for high-demand, high-paying careers with an MSCS degree in a program designed to fit your busy schedule.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-upper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-lower\"><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/\" class=\"home\"  >Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/\" class=\"\"  >Graduate Studies<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/programs\/\" class=\"\"  >Graduate Programs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/ms-computer-science\/\" class=\"\"  aria-current=\"page\"  >Computer Science (MS)<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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has-link-color wp-elements-485116bb72f53cec2e9383b097234071 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b62634187a28f52b05ad76575ec60f26\" id=\"program-details\">Program Details<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h4 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a72c84ec611c1a98b10546b9bb730963\" id=\"about\">About<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"program\">Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"location\">In-person courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"credits\">30-42 credits depending on previous academic coursework<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-chevron-background has-shadow-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-53488c81e386aa9bd1278395797a40e4 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h4\" id=\"application-deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer<\/strong><br>May 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall<\/strong><br>July 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring<\/strong><br>December 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group getstarted is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"block-title has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78b464251e4651de38a1b6244772fa06\">Get Started<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div 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request-event\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/admissions-counselors\/\">Contact Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s fast-paced, interconnected world, it\u2019s no surprise that some of the most in-demand jobs are in technology-related fields. As new specialties emerge\u2014such as machine learning and generative AI\u2014it\u2019s never been a better time to invest in yourself with a master\u2019s degree in computer science. With campus just about an hour from New York City and Philadelphia, internships and career opportunities at top technology companies are within close reach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customize your MSCS degree\u200b by choosing one of four specialized tracks. Each of our computer science graduate programs also offers a thesis and non-thesis option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tile-title\" id=\"computer-science\"><strong><strong>Computer Science<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Our base program may be ideal if you\u2019ve just completed your undergraduate degree or hold a bachelor\u2019s in an area other than computer science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tile-title\" id=\"cybersecurity\"><strong><strong><strong>Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This track gives you in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats. You\u2019ll learn how to identify, develop, and implement highly secure systems and networks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tile-title\" id=\"computer-networks\"><strong><strong><strong>Computer Networks<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This track provides a comprehensive study of network design, implementation, management, performance analysis, and security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tile-title\" id=\"databases-and-intelligent-information-systemsnbsp\"><strong><strong><strong>Databases and Intelligent Information Systems <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This track prepares you to effectively analyze, design, implement, and optimize complex data repositories\u2014and to transform data into powerful information systems for business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-outcomes\"><strong>Career Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>With the specialized training and knowledge that comes with a master\u2019s in computer science, jobs are plentiful. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and information technology occupations are among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/fastest-growing.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fastest-growing in the nation<\/a>. U.S. News &amp; World Report<em> <\/em>&nbsp;ranked IT manager the <a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/careers\/best-jobs\/rankings\/the-100-best-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No. 2 job in America<\/a> for 2025, with software developer, information security analyst, and data scientist also making the top 10. Other well-paying, in-demand MSCS jobs include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database Administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI Application Developer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine Learning Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software Project or Product Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DevOps Engineer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-requirements-for-an-ms-in-computer-science\"><strong>Course Requirements for an MS in Computer Science<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The master\u2019s degree in computer science curriculum at Monmouth is customizable. Your sequence will vary based on which track and thesis option you choose. All pathways require a mix of foundational courses, track requirements, and electives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Foundation Requirements&nbsp; (12 credits)<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>Graduate computer science students of all tracks will complete the following courses:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data Structures and Algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating Systems Concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Up to 12 credits of foundational courses may be waived based on prior academic preparation or career experience.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong><strong>Computer Science Tracks (30 credits)<\/strong><\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>As part of the MS in Computer Science program, you have the option to choose a track. The requirements for each vary widely. Please see the full curriculum and course descriptions in the catalog links provided here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computer Science (<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/science\/computer-science-software-engineering\/computer-science-ms-thesis-track\/\">thesis<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/science\/computer-science-software-engineering\/computer-science-ms-non-thesis-track\/\">non-thesis<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Networks (<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/science\/computer-science-software-engineering\/computer-science-ms-computer-networks-thesis-track\/\">thesis<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/science\/computer-science-software-engineering\/computer-science-ms-computer-networks-non-thesis-track\/\">non-thesis<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity (<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/science\/computer-science-software-engineering\/computer-science-ms-security-computer-systems-networks-thesis-track\/\">thesis<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/science\/computer-science-software-engineering\/computer-science-ms-security-computer-systems-networks-non-thesis-track\/\">non-thesis<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Databases and Intelligent Information Systems (<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/science\/computer-science-software-engineering\/computer-science-ms-databases-intelligent-information-systems-thesis-track\/\">thesis<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/science\/computer-science-software-engineering\/computer-science-ms-databases-intelligent-information-systems-non-thesis-track\/\">non-thesis<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong><strong>Thesis (Research) Track<\/strong><\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>If you choose the thesis track, you\u2019ll take two research based courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computer Science Thesis I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Science Thesis II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During these courses, you\u2019ll work with a faculty mentor to perform independent research in a topic of interest to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong><strong>Sample Electives&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re working toward a specific track or just want to expand your tech skills and knowledge, you\u2019ll get to choose from a wide range of computer science electives, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied Machine Learning&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Mining&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud Computing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge Fusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a rotating selection of&nbsp;Special Topics in Computer Science electives; the themes will vary from semester to semester.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mscs-application-overview-amp-requirements\"><strong><strong><strong>MSCS Application Overview &amp; Requirements<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the admissions process for our MS in Computer Science program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong><strong><strong>Admissions Criteria &amp; Application Requirements<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p><strong><strong>To be considered for admission:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A four-year baccalaureate degree with a:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum 2.75 overall GPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two semesters of calculus (I and II) with grades of &#8220;C&#8221; or better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two semesters of computer programming courses within the past five years (equivalent to Monmouth\u2019s CS175 and CS176) at a recognized institution with a grade of \u201cB\u201d or better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your application must also include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two letters of recommendation; these should be from a professional or academic contact, such as supervisor, mentor, or colleague&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-title\" id=\"more-affordable\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>More Affordable<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Learn more about tuition and financial aid options for graduate students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/tuition\/graduate\/\">Cost &amp; Tuition&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/finaid\/graduate-aid\/grants-and-scholarships\">Graduate Student Financial Aid<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-bracket\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stateoftheart-facilitiesnbsp\"><strong>State-of-the-Art Facilities <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Inside Howard Hall, you\u2019ll find cutting-edge learning spaces such as our Software System Design Studio, Microprocessor Lab, and Real-Time Embedded Systems Lab. You\u2019ll also be able to access our high-capacity Linux servers from off campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" style=\"object-position: 55.775% 43.2325%\" src=\"http:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Rizco-Grad-Shoot_20190222_152-2000-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Three students typing on laptops in a classroom\" class=\"wp-image-880 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Rizco-Grad-Shoot_20190222_152-2000-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Rizco-Grad-Shoot_20190222_152-2000-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Rizco-Grad-Shoot_20190222_152-2000-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Rizco-Grad-Shoot_20190222_152-2000-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/05\/Rizco-Grad-Shoot_20190222_152-2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-bracket\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" style=\"object-position: 54.79% 28.925%\" src=\"http:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DSC_0040-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Two students and a professor standing in front of a research poster\" class=\"wp-image-2680 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DSC_0040-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DSC_0040-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DSC_0040-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DSC_0040-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DSC_0040-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DSC_0040.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"student-research-opportunities\"><strong>Student Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As part of the broader School of Science at Monmouth University, MSCS thesis-track students can participate in our annual student research conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull programfaculty has-grey-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"contact\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"program-faculty\">Program Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our master\u2019s in computer science faculty present their work nationally and internationally, publish books and in industry journals, and stay active with industry organizations. Their research interests include machine learning, self-healing systems, distributed systems, data organization, information retrieval, and cloud computing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-mu-contact has-image alignfull\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"934\" height=\"934\" style=\"object-position: 48.245% 38.19%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Jiacun Wang, Ph.D.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b.jpg 934w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b-280x280.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/1-IMG_4149b-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"infoColumns\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"programDirectorText\">Program Director<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subject-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nameAndTitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/profiles\/jiacun-wang\/\">Jiacun Wang, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bioText\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Professor;<br>Director of Graduate Programs in Computer Science and Data Science<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:jwang@monmouth.edu\" title='Email Jiacun'>jwang@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"phone\"><a href=\"tel:(732) 571-4449\">732-571-4449<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-mu-contact has-image alignfull\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1680\" height=\"1680\" style=\"object-position: 55.68% 40.22%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ling Zheng\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-280x280.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2018\/09\/Ling-Zheng-Headshot_20200831_AD_02-1-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"infoColumns\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"programDirectorText\">Program Chair<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"subject-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nameAndTitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/profiles\/ling-zheng\/\">Ling Zheng, Ph.D.<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bioText\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Associate Professor;<br>Chair<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:lzheng@monmouth.edu\" title='Email Ling'>lzheng@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"phone\"><a href=\"tel:732-571-4459\">732-571-4459<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-people alignfull  \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-40802248626   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"666\" height=\"1000\" style=\"object-position: 55.38% 50.79%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2022\/10\/Bill-Byrne-Headshot_20220922_AD_01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2022\/10\/Bill-Byrne-Headshot_20220922_AD_01.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2022\/10\/Bill-Byrne-Headshot_20220922_AD_01-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2022\/10\/Bill-Byrne-Headshot_20220922_AD_01-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">William Byrne<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Specialist Professor, Coordinator of the Information Technology Program<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-40802283089   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"900\" height=\"900\" style=\"object-position: 48.065% 34.755%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2025\/08\/Brian-Callahan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2025\/08\/Brian-Callahan.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2025\/08\/Brian-Callahan-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2025\/08\/Brian-Callahan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2025\/08\/Brian-Callahan-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Brian Callahan, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Specialist Professor<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-26615   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"850\" height=\"850\" style=\"object-position: 43.295% 51.315%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/01\/Tracy-Hill-Profile.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Tracy Hill\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/01\/Tracy-Hill-Profile.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/01\/Tracy-Hill-Profile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/01\/Tracy-Hill-Profile-150x150.jpg 150w, 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name\">Tracy Hill<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Adjunct Professor<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-40802236539   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"666\" height=\"1000\" style=\"object-position: 51.06% 38.165%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2022\/09\/Rolf-Kamp-Headshot_20220922_AD_01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2022\/09\/Rolf-Kamp-Headshot_20220922_AD_01.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2022\/09\/Rolf-Kamp-Headshot_20220922_AD_01-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2022\/09\/Rolf-Kamp-Headshot_20220922_AD_01-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Rolf Kamp<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Specialist Professor;<br>IEEE\/ACM Club Advisor;<br>Manager, CSSE Tutor Center<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-40802206727   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"object-position: 50.805% 35.78%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2016\/01\/Raman-Lakshmanan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Raman Lakshmanan, Ph.D.\" decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"950\" height=\"950\" style=\"object-position: 49.775% 37.93%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2023\/08\/Weihao-Qu_20240409_MG_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Weihao Qu\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2023\/08\/Weihao-Qu_20240409_MG_.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2023\/08\/Weihao-Qu_20240409_MG_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2023\/08\/Weihao-Qu_20240409_MG_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2023\/08\/Weihao-Qu_20240409_MG_-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"tile-title name\">Weihao Qu, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <p class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/p>       \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-person card wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-vertical person-32212256335   has-photo\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"950\" height=\"950\" style=\"object-position: 49.805% 31.055%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Richard-Scherl_20240310_MG_-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Richard Scherl\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Richard-Scherl_20240310_MG_-7.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Richard-Scherl_20240310_MG_-7-300x300.jpg 300w, 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