Graduate Programs
Students may earn a Master of Science degree in Computer Science or a Master of Science degree in Computer Science with Specialization in Information Technology through cooperation with the Information Technology faculty.
Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation, for a Master’s in Computer Science, our students should have:
- [Adv. CS] advanced knowledge of computer science in the areas of theoretical computer science, programming languages, and systems;
- [Written Comm.] the ability to communicate computing concepts through written reports;
- [Oral Comm.] the ability to communicate computing concepts through oral presentations; and
- [Research] the ability to conduct research on a theoretical or applied problem in computer science.
MS in Computer Science
The Masters of Science program in Computer Science is based on course work as well as research (either thesis or independent study option). The student must meet the general requirements of the Graduate Program.
There is no foreign language requirement for the Master of Science degree in Computer Science or the Master of Science degree in Computer Science with Specialization in Information Technology.
In addition, the student must fulfill the following requirements, depending on the research option: