CSC-MS - Computer Science - M.S.
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The Department offers a Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) and a specialization in Computer Science within the PhD program in the College of Engineering.
The MSCS is available to students in the form of three options: thesis, project, and coursework-only. All students take a 1-hour graduate seminar. Those who select the thesis option take 6 credit hours of research in addition to 24 hours of approved graduate coursework. Students taking the project option take 3 credit hours of project work in addition to 30 hours of approved graduate coursework, and students in the coursework-only option take 3 credit hours of independent study in addition to a minimum of 30 hours of approved graduate coursework.
The faculty are active in a wide variety of research areas, and interested students should refer to the departmental website for specific details. The mission of the CS department, consistent with the mission of the University and the College of Engineering, is:
To be widely recognized for enabling students to have global impact though innovative, quality programs and research that emphasizes collaborative partnerships and the success of a diverse student, faculty, and alumni community.
Degree Requirements
Thesis Option
Core Required Course: 1 hour
Advisor Approved Electives*: 24 hours
Research Requirement: 6 hours
Total Degree Requirements: 31 hours
Project Option
Core Required Course: 1 hour
Advisor Approved Electives*: 27 hours
Non-Thesis Project Requirement: 6 hours
Total Degree Requirements: 34 hours
Courses Only Option
Core Required Course: 1 hour
Advisor Approved Electives*: 30 hours
Courses Only Requirement: 3 hours
Total Degree Requirements: 34 hours