Program: Computer Science (M.S.) - University of South Dakota - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 05, 2025

2007-2009 Graduate Catalog

Master of Science, Plan A (thesis): Total 31 credit hours

Computer Science core 12 credit hours
Computer Science electives 9 credit hours
Thesis 4 credit hours
Additional coursework in Computer Science or outside courses 6 credit hours
Note: No credit will be granted on the Program of Study for a course with a grade of ‘C’ or lower.

Computer Science Plan A core course work: 12 credit hours from the following

Required thesis credit hours

CSC 798 - THESIS 4 to 6
4 credit hours required.

Computer Science elective course work: 9 credit hours from the following

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

Computer Science core 18 credit hours
Computer Science Electives 9 credit hours
Addtional course work in Computer Science or outside courses 6 credit hours
Note: No credit will be granted on the Program of Study for a course with a grade of ‘C’ or lower.

Computer Science Elective course work: 9 credit hours from the following

Computer Science Plan B core course work: 18 credit hours from the following

Human-Computer Interaction Emphasis Master of Science, Plan A only (thesis): Total 31 credit hours

Human-Computer Interaction core requirements 9 credit hours
Computer Science electives 6 credit hours
Supporting courses outside of area 12 credit hours
Thesis 4 credit hours
Note: No credit will be granted on the Program of Study for a course with a grade of ‘C’ or lower.

Human-Computer Interaction core course work: 9 credit hours

Computer Science Electives for the MS with Human-Computer Interaction Emphasis: 6 credit hours from the following

Required outside the department course work: 12 credit hours

ART 592 - TOPICS IN ART 1 to 9
6 credit hours required.
EDER 861 - ADVANCED STATISTICS: EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS 3
PSYC 506 - COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 3

Required thesis credit hours

CSC 798 - THESIS 4 to 6
4 credit hours required.