The School of Computing and Information Sciences offers the following undergraduate
degrees and concentrations, minor and certificate, as well as graduate degree:
The college requires its students to use multiple platforms and to learn multiple languages (Java and Javascript). Many students go on and take coursework in other languages (e.g. C++, PHP, Ada) and specialized platforms appropriate to their concentration. In this way, graduates of the program have a diverse background and are better able to handle the rapid change of pace in the industry.
View the academic catalog for more information about each academic offering.
Obtaining certifications can be beneficial for university students who are pursuing a career in the technology field.
These certifications can demonstrate to potential employers that the student has acquired a certain level of knowledge, skills, and expertise in a specific area. This can enhance their professional credibility and increase their chances of landing internships, co-op placements, or full-time job offers. Additionally, certifications can help students stay competitive in a constantly evolving technology landscape and show their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. By obtaining technology certifications while still in university, students can set themselves apart from their peers and position themselves for success in their future careers.
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner offers a foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology. This is a good starting point for individuals in non-technical roles with no prior IT or cloud experience or for those with on-premises IT experience looking for basic AWS Cloud fluency. This certification can give candidates the confidence to tackle role-based AWS Certifications.
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.
The CAPM certification is an essential first step in building a career as a project manager. It can also aid you in pursuing many of our major certifications including the gold standard PM certification, the Project Management Professional (PMP)
Cisco Networking Academy courses are designed to prepare you for Cisco Certification and other industry recognized certification exams. Cisco Certifications are highly valued by employers globally, as they demonstrate your exceptional skills, relevant to many industries, including health care, manufacturing, retail, financial, education, and more.
Radford has partnered with the Virginia Tech College of Engineering to help our students pursue an accelerated Masters of Engineering (MEng).
The goal of the program is to enable Radford undergraduate students to take courses toward a Virginia Tech MEng degree before completing their degree at Radford.
Participating Students can take up to 12 graduate credits deemed eligible for transfer to the MEng degree, beyond 120 semester credit hours required by Radfords undergraduate degree.
Note: There are limitations for double counting of graduate credit hours.
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Required Semester Credit Hours for Bachelor Degree |
Maximum Allowable Graduate Credit Hours that can be Doubled |
|
120 credits |
0 credits |
|
123 credits |
3 credits |
|
126 credits |
6 credits |
|
129 credits |
9 credits |
|
132+ credits |
12 credits |
Apply to Virginia Tech's Computer Science & Applications (CSA) Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate program the 2nd semester of Junior year, by credit hours.
Contact Jeff Pittges in regard to the online application and fee waiver.
Note: GRE Scores are not required to apply.
After submitting the application for submission:
Students should complete the graduate courses they intend to transfer to Virginia Tech and adhere to the following to remain in good standing:
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Radford University Course |
Virginia Tech Equivalent |
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440: Data Engineering |
CS 4XXX Elective |
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540: Data Engineering |
CS 5644: Social Media Analytics |
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541: Advanced Database Management Systems |
CS 5614: Database Management Systems |
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542: Database Warehousing, Mining, and Reporting |
CS 5XXX Elective |
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645: Information Security, Privacy, and Reliability |
CS 5XXX Elective |
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660: Algorithms and Data Structures for Large Data Sets |
CS 5XXX Elective |
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685: Information Analytics |
CS 5XXX Elective |
Non-computer science majors are still eligible to apply! Students who are not in the computer science major must complete the following courses before enrolling into graduate courses: