Program Overview
Our Computer Science program provides computer professionals, scientists, and engineers with a full range of dynamic instruction and skills-building opportunities in a variety of areas including theory, analysis, design, and implementation of information systems.
Structured and rigorous courses help you master the skills you need to advance in your career. To guide your learning experience, you will have access to a team of top-level scientists, researchers, and engineers, including experts from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics lab. You can also opt to engage in meaningful research through our uniquely designed Capstone course. Take a look at some of the innovative research projects and presentations completed by our students.
As a graduate of this program, you will:
- Use mathematical tools and methods to analyze the efficiency of computer algorithms
- Assess the accuracy of deterministic and non-deterministic algorithms
- Master several important graphs, algorithms, and their associated creation, maintenance, and application strategies
- Understand data structures in scientific programming, sorting/searching, and string search
- Learn on your terms and enjoy a flexible course schedule in format that works best for you
Concentrations
- Communications and Networking
Focus Areas
- Bioinformatics
- Cybersecurity
- Data Communications and Networking
- Data Science and Cloud Computing
- Database Systems and Knowledge Management
- Enterprise and Web Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization
- Software Engineering
- Systems
- Theory
Degree Options
We offer two program options for Computer Science; you can earn a Master of Science in Computer Science or a Post-Master’s Certificate.
Computer Science Courses
Get details about course requirements, prerequisites, concentrations, focus areas, and electives offered within the program. All courses are taught by subject-matter experts who are executing the technologies and techniques they teach. For exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors, please refer to the course schedule published each term.
Proficiency Exams
A proficiency exam is available in Computer Science. If you have not completed the necessary prerequisite(s) in a formal college-level course but have extensive experience in these areas, may apply to take a proficiency exam provided by the Engineering for Professionals program. Successful completion of the exam(s) allows you to opt-out of certain prerequisites.
Why Hopkins?
When ambition meets opportunity, anything is possible. Earn your degree on your terms at Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals.
Expert Faculty - Study with faculty who are practicing scientists and notable professionals with corporations and government entities, including the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, NASA, Raytheon, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Exceptional one-on-one mentoring sets you on a course to be a confident, knowledgeable leader.
Educating Working Professionals Online for 18+ Years - Online courses at Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals puts you in control—giving you must-have options to learn at your pace and the flexibility you need to balance work, family, and life, while advancing your career.
Network and Connect - Your knowledge is stronger with a network. In the applied and computational mathematics program, you will make career-advancing connections with accomplished scientists and engineers who represent a variety of disciplines across many industries.
“Overall, I am very pleased with the EP Computer Science program and have already recommended it to others. There are many online classes to choose from at JHU EP – one of the reasons I chose JHU in the first place. I also appreciate that JHU seems to continually look at the industry trends and then offer new classes to match them. ”
Program Contacts
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Email:Lanier.Watkins@jhuapl.edu
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Email:rhernan7@jhu.eduPhone:410-516-2276
Academic Calendar
Find out when registration opens, classes start, transcript deadlines and more. Applications are accepted year-round, so you can apply any time.
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Andrew Merkle, the mission area executive for Research and Exploratory Development (RED) at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), has been appointed chair of the Engineering for Professionals’ Systems Engineering Program, effective July 1.
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Ashutosh Dutta, a senior scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, has been appointed chair of the Engineering for Professionals’ Electrical and Computer Engineering program, effective July 1.
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David Porter, an instructor with Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals (EP) Applied Physics program, was selected as a 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award winner in the Teaching and Learning category for his graduate-level online course, Introduction to Oceanography, offered through EP.