Bowie State University News August 24, 2022 (BOWIE, Md.) - Students at Bowie State University can now enroll in new undergraduate and graduate degree programs that are designed to prepare them for positions in the burgeoning technology sector. Beginning this fall, students can study to earn Bachelor's degrees in cyber operations, data science, philosophy, political science and economics (PPE) and software engineering, while graduate students can earn a Master's degree in the Internet of Things. Jobs in information and computer technology occupations are projected to grow dramatically between now and 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Projections show that over 667,000 new positions will be created with an emphasis on cloud computing, collection and storage of big data and information security, with an average wage of over $97,000. "Our goal is to bring more value to our academic portfolio so that potential students think of Bowie State as a university that provides high quality computer science, technology and engineering degree programs along with its established reputation in liberal arts education," said Dr. Carl Goodman, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bowie State University. "We're committed to ensuring our students are prepared for the new jobs that are becoming available daily in the fast growing STEM sectors of our economy." Students this fall can also enroll in online degree programs to earn their bachelor, master's or doctoral degrees. BSU students can pursue undergraduate degrees online in computer science, computer technology and criminal justice. A graduate student can earn a master's degree online in computer science, culturally responsive teacher leadership, management information systems, reading education and a doctorate degree in educational leadership. "We recognize that students now, more than ever before due to COVID, need to have options on how they earn their degrees," said Dr. Goodman. "The online degree programs are primarily designed to attract working professionals to Bowie State and provide them the opportunity to begin or continue their education from anywhere in the nation and around the globe. These are only the initial online degree programs with more scheduled to be available next year," he said. MEDIA CONTACT: David Thompson, dlthompson@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-4311 ### About Bowie State University Bowie State University (BSU) is an important higher education access portal for qualified persons from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds, seeking a high-quality and affordable public comprehensive university. The university places special emphasis on the science, technology, cybersecurity, teacher education, business and nursing disciplines within the context of a liberal arts education. For more information about BSU, visit bowiestate.edu<https://bowiestate.edu/>. LaTasha Denard Executive Assistant HBCU Library Alliance (678) 210-5801 ext. 102 http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> ldenard@hbculibraries.org<mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org> "Transforming for Tomorrow while Preserving the Past." Sandra M. Phoenix, Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance 678-210-5801 ext. 101 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/