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Degree Offered

Master of Science in Computer Science

Program Overview

The goal of the graduate program is to provide education for individuals in the field of computer science who wish to gain further computer sophistication in order to advance their careers. The Master's Degree in Computer Science has three concentrations: one for individuals who want to enter careers in industry, one for high school teachers who want to obtain an endorsement to teach computer science, and one for individuals who want to pursue a Ph.D.

The program is designed especially for the convenience of the part-time student; courses are scheduled in the evening and on Saturday.

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Admission Requirements

Full admission to the program requires a four year degree from an accredited undergraduate college, with an overall undergraduate grade point average of not less than 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). Previous course work in computer science is necessary to enter the program; however, the student must have knowledge of discrete structures and programming in order to take courses which count towards the degree. If the student does not have this background, it is necessary for the student to take the background courses CS-405 Applied Discrete Structures and CS-406 Object Oriented Development before beginning course work towards the degree.