Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Computer Science (M.S.)


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Master of Science, Computer Science Plan A (thesis): Total 30 credit hours


Major Area Core Coursework


Note: No credit will be granted on the Program of Study for a core course with a grade of ‘C’ or lower.

Master of Science, Computer Science Plan B (non–thesis): Total 33 credit hours


Major Area Core Coursework


 Note: No credit will be granted on the Program of Study for a core course with a grade of ‘C’ or lower.

Elective Work: Plan A takes 6 credit hours, Plan B takes 15 credit hours from the following:


Informatics Specialization optional (12 credit hours plus 3 credit hours specified in the core)


 Plan A students must choose a thesis topic in the informatics area.

Human-Computer Interaction Specialization optional (15 credit hours plus 6 credit hours specified in the core)


 The specialization in Human-Computer Interaction is available as a Plan A degree only.

Accelerated Program Master of Science, Computer Science: BS/MS


Up to 9 credits applied toward the B.S. program may be used to satisfy graduate credits.  The following restrictions apply:

  1. The courses must be taken at the 500/600 level as an undergraduate. Courses taken at the 500/600-level can be applied to both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Dual-listed courses must be taken at the 500-level.
  2. The student must apply to, and be admitted to, the accelerated program prior to taking courses to be credited toward the accelerated program.
  3. No courses taken prior to admission to the accelerated program may be counted toward an accelerated graduate degree. No exceptions to this policy will be approved.
  4. Courses that are “double counted” must be approved by the department chair for inclusion in the program of study prior to registration for the course or the credits will not be applied toward the accelerated graduate degree. No exceptions to this policy will be approved.
  5. Only courses taken at the student’s home institution are eligible for dual credit. No transferred courses from other institutions will be allowed to count toward the accelerated master’s degree.
  6. To fulfill the undergraduate required courses, graduate courses on the same topic areas must be taken.

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