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The degree of '''Doctor of Computer Science (DCS, DCompSci, DSc.Comp, D.C.Sc.)''' is an applied research [[doctorate]] in [[computer science]] awarded on the basis of advanced study and research in the field of computer science.<ref name=CollegeAtlas>{{cite web|url=https://www.collegeatlas.org/computer-science.html|title= Types of Computer Science Degrees|publisher=CollegeAtlas.org|at=Doctor of Computer Science|date=2017-02-09|accessdate=2017-04-18}}</ref> While it is considered a [[terminal degree]] and requires coursework and research beyond the masters' level,<ref name=CollegeAtlas/> the DCS is not considered equivalent to a [[Ph.D.]] in Computer Science.<ref name="ed.gov">{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127015732/http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/doctorate.doc|title=Structure of the U.S. Education System:Research Doctorate Degrees|publisher=[[U.S. Department of Education]]|date=February 2008|accessdate=2017-04-18}}</ref>