The Department of Computer Science has a well-rounded, highly competitive program that will prepare you for both graduate school and positions in government or industry. We are currently starting new initiatives in the areas of Information Assurance and Artificial Intelligence. We have strong collegiate partnerships (such as Carnegie Mellon University, Idaho State University, James Madison University, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, North Carolina State University, Old Dominion University, and The National Defense University) as well as strong corporate partnerships (such as IBM, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Allstate, Vanguard, and Northrop-Grumman). Most of our majors take advantage of the many available summer internships and find employment positions before graduation.

The Department of Computer Science offers course work leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at Hampton University is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7770). ABET is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors and the Council of Quality Assurance in International Education. These two programs are designed for students who plan to pursue in-depth training in one or more application areas for employment or further education in computer and information sciences.

• Computer Science Curriculum
• Computer Information Systems Curriculum

The Department also offers course work leading to the Masters of Science Degree and Masters of Teaching in Computer Science.

• Computer Science (M.S.) / Brochure

Starting Fall 2009, the Department of Computer Science also offers an Information Assurance Certification program.

• Information Assurance Certification Courses

Students who graduate with a degree in CS are highly qualified in:

• Programming languages
• Operating systems
• Scientific programming
• Web-based programming
• Software engineering

Major industry, government agencies, and graduate schools also actively seek these students. The Department has an enviable record of placing its graduates in positions of employment or in graduate school. Graduating CSC and CIS students are highly qualified in:

• Business management
• Systems analysis
• Web page design
• Database systems
• Information analysis

These students are actively sought by business and government agencies.

For more information, please contact the Dr. Jean Muhammad, Chairperson at:

Department of Computer Science
P.O. Box 6224, Hampton University
Hampton University 23668
(757) 727- 5552

Or email at: jean.muhammad@hamptonu.edu