Computer Science M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Computer Science M.S.: 30 credits

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master’s degree requirements.
Computer Science Program Requirements
Complete the following:
CS F600Professional Software Development4
CS F601Algorithms, Architecture and Languages4
CS F690Graduate Seminar and Project3
CS F691Graduate Seminar and Project3
Approved electives16
Total Credits30

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  1. Submit GRE general exam scores.
  2. Submit a portfolio of code that you wrote, including comments, bug fixes, and commit messages, as the URL of an internet accessible version control repository.
  3. For teaching assistantship consideration, foreign applicants whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL score of at least 600.
  4. The department gives preference to applicants who also submit results of the Test of Spoken English.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical foundations and formal methods in computer science
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge to practical problems