{"id":42,"date":"2009-02-24T16:40:01","date_gmt":"2009-02-24T21:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cs.uri.edu\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-04-08T18:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:15:27","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Join an interdisciplinary community of scholars and students who are able to think beyond existing boundaries. Our faculty members are experts in their field who will help you develop essential problem-solving skills that are necessary in an evolving discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"undergrad_studies\">Undergraduate Studies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Our programs prepare students for positions as computer scientists and data scientists in business, industry and government, or for graduate study. We also support the general education of all URI students in computing, cybersecurity, data science and statistics, by providing them with practical knowledge to strengthen their programs of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height 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=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/computer-science\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/feat_img_comp_sci.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"A monitor with code\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Computer Science B.A., B.S.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/data-science\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/data-science.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"A graphic showing a stream of data\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Data Science B.A., B.S.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height 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=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/accelerated-masters\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/feat_img_cybersec.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"a person using a laptop in the dark\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s to Cybersecurity Master\u2019s Degrees<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/icsp\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/feat_img_ICSP.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"A student working on the computer while studying abroad\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>International Computer Science Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Undergraduate Minors<\/h1>\n\n<p>Computer science, cyber security, and data analysis are in demand across industries. We offer minor programs of study in computer science, statistics, digital forensics, data science, web programming, and cyber security that can be paired with most majors.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/minor-programs\/\" title=\"\">EXPLORE MINORS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Undergraduate Advising<\/h1>\n\n<p>Your Computer Science advisor can help you with questions about your classes, your career goals, your graduation requirements, and much more. Visit this website to prepare for a meeting with your advisor and to learn how they can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/advising\" title=\"\">UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several scholarship opportunities exist for students both enrolled at URI and those seeking to enroll from other institutions. These scholarships are supported by different programs within the department. Students are encouraged to speak with the faculty supervisors for these scholarships and learn how to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height 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=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/cybercorps-scholarship-for-service\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service<\/h2><p>A unique program designed to recruit the next generation of professionals to meet the needs of the cybersecurity mission for government agencies. This program provides scholarships for up to 3 years of support for cybersecurity undergraduate and graduate education.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Scholarship details<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/igt-scholarships-for-women-in-computer-science\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Brightstar Scholars Program<\/h2><p>Brightstar has established the Brightstar Scholars Program to provide support for students who participate in the Society for Women in Computing, which is open to all students. Brightstar Scholars have an opportunity to work with engineers on real-world solutions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">scholarship details<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/cybercorps-scholarship-for-service\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Accelerated Bachelors\/Masters Degree Scholarships<\/h2><p>URI is offering Accelerated Bachelors\/Masters (ABM) Degree Scholarships for URI students in the ABM Computer Science\/Cybersecurity program. Selected scholars will be awarded\u00a0the cost of their graduate year courses in the ABM program at the University of Rhode Island.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/scholarships\/\" title=\"\">view all scholarships<\/a>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grad_studies\">Graduate Studies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics<\/a>, a graduate certificate in Cyber Security, and a PSM degree in Cyber Security. Our programs are committed to meeting the needs of both industry professionals and full-time graduate students. For selected full-time students, the department may offer teaching and research assistantships that pay a stipend and cover tuition, fees, and insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height 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=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/master-of-science-in-computer-science\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/feat_img_comp_sci.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"A monitor with code\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Master of Science in Computer Science<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/phd-in-computer-and-statistical-sciences\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/feat_img_comp_sci.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"A monitor with code\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Ph.D. in Computer and Statistical Sciences<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/master-of-science-in-statistics\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/statistics.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Graph\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Master of Science in Statistics<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height 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=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/professional-masters-cybersecurity\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/feat_img_cybersec.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"a person using a laptop in the dark\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Professional Science Master\u2019s Degree in Cyber Security<\/h2><p>Online Degree<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/academics\/graduate-certificate-cs\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/data_science_450x300-e1612281360810.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Cyber Network Buildings\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security<\/h2><p>Online Degree<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Centers<\/h2>\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\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center<\/h1><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/dfcsc\" title=\"\">DFCSC WEBSITE<\/a><\/div><\/div><div id=\"7142228d-bc8b-573d-fce8-91a5aabeae82\" data-video=\"FveYyLSO62Y\" data-platform=\"youtube\" class=\"poster\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/Screen-Shot-2019-06-05-at-11.25.27-AM-e1668782688634.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div 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The Center provides cutting-edge, comprehensive programs in cybersecurity and conducts research to develop algorithms, tools and techniques for the modern era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/NCAE_Seal.png\" alt=\"National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity seal\" class=\"wp-image-16216\" style=\"width:127px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/NCAE_Seal.png 438w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/NCAE_Seal-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/NCAE_Seal-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1531\/NCAE_Seal-364x364.png 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The URI DFCSC is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join an interdisciplinary community of scholars and students who are able to think beyond existing boundaries. 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