The University of Texas of the Permian Basin began an exciting new master’s degree in computer science in the spring 2007 term. The program has an overall emphasis on distributed computer systems, addressing both the architecture and the applications of the systems.

Doug Hale, professor of computer science and mathematics, said he is very excited about the new program. “Computer science is an exciting, growing career field with applications in all areas of business. Our mission is to prepare computer systems professionals to undertake leadership roles in business, industrial and technology-based organizations,” Hale said.

Hale said the program has three goals:

To instill in our graduates high principles of security, quality, and professional ethics.

To prepare those who choose to do so to continue graduate work leading to the doctorate in computing.

To prepare graduates who can apply and adapt business systems in distributed environments.

Fall 2007

Two courses will be offered this fall, both on Monday and Wednesday evenings:

COSC 6315 Distributed Database Systems

COSC 6310 Computer Systems Architecture

Apply

You must do three things to complete your application:

Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test and have the scores reported to UT

Permian Basin. To find a location near you where the test can be taken and to register for the test, please go to the ETS Web site: www.ets.org

and link to the GRE homepage.

Complete an application for admission. Available as a downloadable Word document by going to www.utpb.edu/utpb_student/grad_catalog/main_admissions.htm and clicking on Graduate Applications. Send the application to the Office of

Admissions.

Submit transcripts of all previous college level work from the school  where the credit was originally granted. Have the transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions.

For more information, contact professor Doug Hale at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Cherry Owen at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it