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International Students SectionLetter from the Department ChairWelcome!I would like to extend a warm welcome to the international students!The George Washington University and the Department of Computer Science offers the international students an environment rich in cultural and intellectual diversity. We are located in the heart of our nation's capital. The Washington, DC area has one of the highest concentrations of high-tech companies in the country. International students who want to participate in paid internships while a student or in Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation will find ample opportunities in local high-tech companies or in one of the area's many federal laboratories, such as the National Institutes of Health, NASA, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Naval Research Laboratory. The nation's capital offers a unique environment rich in vibrant and diverse culture with the charm of a moderate size city. Our department is unique in that we offer a variety of options that can be tailored to your objectives. You can earn either a BS or a BA in computer science with options in biomedical computing and bioinformatics, computer security and information assurance, and digital media. Of course, you can just major in computer science without these options. The bachelor of science (BS) provides a strong computer science background, as well as in-depth exposure to various applications. The bachelor of arts (BA) allows a broader educational experience with the possibility to pursue dual majors in related fields such as health sciences, biology, management, law, political science, economics, and criminal justice. Both degrees can be earned with or without meeting medical school entrance requirements. A combined BS/MS program allows you to earn both degrees in 5 years. With our graduate program, you can earn a Masters or a Doctoral degree. There is also a certificate program in Computer Security and Information Assurance for practicing professionals who want a competitive edge. Our faculty are conducting cutting edge research in Bioinformatics and Biomedical Computing, Computer Security and Information Assurance, Digital Media, Networking and Mobile Computing, Pervasive Computing and Embedded Systems, and Algorithms and Theory. We have received funding from NSA, NASA, NIH, NIST, NSF, DARPA, and AOL. We place a great deal of emphasis on creative interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems. Some numbers...our undergraduate enrollment is 140, our MS enrollment is 240, our doctoral enrollment is 100, and we have 19 full-time faculty. We have a very favorable student to faculty ratio. Most of our classes have fewer than 15 students. Our current research expenditure is over $3.5 million per year. I welcome you to join our network of alumni who can be found in leadership positions throughout the world! James Hahn, Ph.D. Professor and Chair |
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