Where can I a graduate degree in Computer Science that is somewhat applied, as 
opposed to theoretical?  The ones offered by Syracuse Univ. and Marquette 
University are good examples.
I like the online one from Capella University as well.  
Are there any more non-online ones out there, that match that profile?

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Request for Question Clarification by waggawa-ga on 23 Apr 2002 12:33 PDT

What locations are you willing to consider? Please specify your limits on 
international and US locations. Also specify whether you are limited to English 
only. 

Is there also a specific type of graduate degree you are seeking?

Many European academic institutions offer options with more hands-on 
experience, so to speak. For example, French Ecoles d'Ingenieur and British 
polytechnics put out "technicians" rather than engineers (for the British, 
doctorates and masters are _postgraduate_ degrees rather than graduate 
degrees). France and Switzerland (and other countries) often promote "stages", 
that is, cooperative internship programs with industry and research 
institutions. These can be overseas, in non-French speaking countries.

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Request for Question Clarification by zrica-ga on 25 Apr 2002 17:41 PDT

A cursory search for graduate programs in Computer Education, Computer
Science,  Information Science, Computer Engineering, Information
Studies,   Computational Sciences results in over 700 schools in the
US.

Peterson Graduate Channel and do a search:
http://iiswinprd01.petersons.com/GradChannel/Search.asp

I'm not certain how competitive a program you're looking for, but you
can cross reference your results with the US News and World Report
rankings. http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/eng/engindex.htm

Are you looking for more competitive schools? In what tuition range?
What state do you live in (for the sake of in-state tuition)?

Are there any specific special areas of interest?

Hi Frnkblk,

The following is a list of offline graduate programs (in alphabetical
order) that are 1. Specific to Applied Computer Science or 2. Computer
Graduate programs that are career oriented.

American College of Computer & Information Science
Masters of Science in Computer Science
Birmingham, AL
http://www.accis.edu/prospective/degreeprograms/computerscience/mscs/index.asp

“The M.S. program in computer science provides a fundamental
understanding of theoretical and applied computer science, which will
allow the student to begin exploring special topics and
state-of-the-art subjects. It prepares students for advanced positions
in industry application, development and research”

Azusa Pacific University
Master of Science in Applied Computer Science & Technology
Azusa, CA
http://home.apu.edu/~cs/cs_MSc.htm

Columbus State University
Masters of Science in Computer Science
Columbus, Georgia 
http://enroll.colstate.edu/catalog0001/degrees/ms_appl_comp_sci.htm

Frostburg State University
Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
Frostburg, MD
http://www.frostburg.edu/grad/programs.htm

Illinois State University
Masters of Science in Computer Science
Normal, IL
http://www.acs.ilstu.edu/grad/acs-g.htm

Indiana University South Bend
Masters in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
South Bend, IN
http://www.cs.iusb.edu/applied_mcs.html

“Students begin with a flexible core curriculum in both computer
science and applied mathematics, then proceed to specialize in their
desired fields. We anticipate that students with the proper background
could complete the 36 credit program in two years.  Students will be
able to tailor a program to their needs with the help of an advisor.
The emphasis throughout the curriculum will be on the real-world
problems and applications likely to be encountered in business and
industry.”

Kennesaw State University
Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
Kennesaw, GA
http://science.kennesaw.edu/csis/msacs/

University of Minnesota Duluth
Masters of Computer Science
Duluth, MN
http://www1.umn.edu/commpub/umd/colleges/131.html

“The M.S. is a two-year program that provides the necessary
foundational studies for graduates planning to pursue either a Ph.D.
in computer science or a career as a computer scientist in business or
industry.”

New Mexico Tech 
Masters of Computer Science
Socorro, NM
http://www.cs.nmt.edu/page_home.html

"stablished in 1966, the Department of Computer Science at the New
Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology includes courses in both
theoretical and applied computer science. These courses cover current
concepts and major applications of the field."

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Masters of Science in Applied Computer Science
Fort Wayne, IN
http://www.ipfw.edu/academics/bulletins/grad/part2/acs.htm

Rensselaer at Hartford 
Department of Engineering and Science
Master of Science in Information Technology
Hartford, CT
http://www.rh.edu/does/degrees.html

“The IT program emphasises "applied computer science" with the breadth
of core courses and the opportunity for in-depth exposure in a
student-selected application area, e.g. bioinformatics, database
systems, networking, software design, or management information
systems.”

Saint Xavier University
Master of Applied Computer Science
Chicago, IL
http://www.sxu.edu/academ/artsci/grad/macsiis/

State University of West Georgia
M.S. In Applied Computer Science
Carrollton, GA
http://www.westga.edu/~gradsch/forms/printable/APPCS.pdf

Here’s a comprehensive list of online Computer Science Degree
Programs.

World Wide Learn 
Directory of Online IT & Computer Science Degrees
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/computer-degrees.htm

Keywords Used:

"applied computer science"
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master of science applied computer science 
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online ms applied computer science
://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&q=online+ms+applied+computer+science

Regards,

Trailhead

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Request for Answer Clarification by frnkblk-ga on 23 Oct 2002 09:19 PDT

While these may  be applied, they are not focused on providing
training on networking/telecommunications.  I was not clear enough,
sorry.

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Request for Answer Clarification by frnkblk-ga on 23 Oct 2002 09:26 PDT

A few of the places I have looked at so far are:
Arkansas Tech University	Master of Science in Information Technology
Capella University	MS in Information Technology: Specialization in
Network Architecture and Design
Capitol College	Master of Science in Information and
Telecommunications
Carnegie Mellon - Information Networking Institute	Master of Science
in Information Networking
Central Missouri State University	Master of Science in Information
Technology
DePaul University	M.S. in Telecommunication Systems: Computer Science
Concentration
Elmhurst College	Master of Science in Computer Network Systems 
Kennedy-Western University	
Marquette University	Master of Science in Computing
North Carolina State University	Masters in Computer Networking
Ottawa	
Pace University - School of Computer Science and Information
Systems	M.S. in Telecommunications
Polytechnic University	Master Of Science In Telecommunication Networks
Purdue University	
Syracuse University	MS in Telecommunications and Network Management
University of Phoenix	

Am I missing any? I  am looking from the Midwest to the east coast.

If you would be interested in going to Ontario, the U of Waterloo is 
internationally aclaimed in computer science studies:

http://www.uwaterloo.ca/

Can you give an example of a school's computer science program that is
theoretical, rather than applied?  I'm confused by this question.

check out this link
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankengineering.htm

Most of the top ranked colleges have programs in applied computer science. Only 
if you want to pursue a discipline which is currently not being offered, you 
can write to the university and find out if they are willing to offer it.

Yes, I am from the Golden Horseshoe myself, and a former co-worker
went there to study.  But it's theoretical and quite a traditional
Computer Science program.  I am looking for something that requires
almost no emphasis on mathematics, and more on telecom
policy/networking/business/data communcations.

Frank