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Computer Science, MS

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Degree Contact:

Dr. Jeffrey Carver

Graduate Application Deadlines

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Computer Science Departmental degree requirements for the master’s degree, which are in addition to those established by the College of Engineering and the Graduate School, are as follows for Plan I and Plan II students.

Master of Science–Thesis Option (PLAN I): 30 Credit Hours

Each candidate must earn a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit for coursework, plus a 6-hour thesis under the direction of a faculty member. Unlike the general College of Engineering requirements, graduate credit may not be obtained for courses at the 400-level.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Credit Hours
The student must successfully complete 30 total credit hours, as follows:

Additional Requirements

Master of Science–Non-Thesis Option (PLAN II): 30 Credit Hours

Each candidate must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit for coursework, which may include a 3-hour non-thesis project under the direction of a faculty member. Unlike the general College of Engineering requirements, graduate credit may not be obtained for courses at the 400-level.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Credit Hours
The student must successfully complete 30 total credit hours, as follows:

Additional Requirements

Timetable for the Submission of Graduate School Forms for an MS Degree

Plan I (thesis option) students

Plan II (courses-only) students

Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)

The Computer Science Department participates in the Accelerated Masters Program (AMP). This program allows undergraduate students to earn both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in 5 years. Learn more about AMP on the graduate school’s Accelerated Masters Program page.

Begin an AMP application

When applying to the AMP program please note the following:

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the master of science program, contact Dr. Jeffrey Carver or your thesis advisor.

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