Computer Science MS

Degree Map

This is a recommended course sequence based on the current University Catalog for this degree and illustrates how the degree could be completed. Actual plans for individual students will vary based on transfer credits, semester start, advisor recommendations and academic needs.

The degree map does not substitute for professional advising. Review your degree audit report and see your advisor each semester.

Be Advised

1. Apply for graduation one semester before you plan to graduate.

2. Electives (12 - 23 credits)

   • Thesis Electives: 12 credits: Any three graduate CSCI courses (9 credits), excluding arranged courses. At least one course must be at the 600 level. 3 credits of additional coursework taken with permission of advisor. Up to 3 credits may be internship (course) or arranged preparatory courses (course, course and course).

   • Starred Paper Electives: 17 credits (at least 6 credits at the 600 level): Any four graduate CSCI courses (12 credits), excluding arranged courses. 5 credits of additional coursework taken with permission of advisor. Up to 4 credits may be internship (course) or arranged preparatory courses (course, course and course).

   • Internship/Project Portfolio Electives: 23 credits (at least 10 credits at the 600 level): 15 credits of graduate CSCI courses, excluding arranged courses (at least 3 credits at the 600 level). 8 credits of additional coursework taken with permission of advisor (at least 4 credits at the 600 level); up to 5 credits may be internship(course) or arranged preparatory courses (course, course and course).

3. Those without undergraduate computer science background are required to take CSCI 201, CSCI 220, and MATH 271, and preparatory courses CSCI 591, CSCI 592, and CSCI 593.

4. Those deemed to have inadequate preparation, or those whose ability to perform well at the graduate level is in doubt, are required to take preparatory courses CSCI 591, CSCI 592, and CSCI 593.