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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog & Student Handbook
Master of Science - Computer Science
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Completion of the Master of Science in Computer Science will prepare students to design and analyze algorithms to solve problems and study the performance of computer hardware and software. In addition, it will provide students a strong foundation as they encounter a range of problems, such as determining what problems can be solved with computers and the complexity of the algorithms that solve them, to designing applications that perform well on handheld devices that are easy to use and that uphold security measures.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Computer Science Degree, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery in analyzing complex problems and applying knowledge of computer and/or data science to formulate solutions.
- Communicate computer and/or data science information clearly and effectively through presentations and technical writings to both expert and non-expert audiences.
- Demonstrate critical evaluation of recent research literature.
- Identify a novel relevant research problem in a chosen computer and/or data science research field, perform the literature survey for the problem, create a plan to solve the problem, carry on the plan, and defend the research.
- Recognize appropriate practices in the different fields of computer science and their ethical implications.
**Course offering frequency subject to change**
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Degree Requirements (30)
A minimum of thirty (30) hours is required for a master’s degree. Eighteen (18) hours must be core. Non-thesis course-only students will complete twelve (12) hours of elective. If a student is on the thesis pathway, they will complete six (6) hours of electives and six (6) hours of thesis courses.
Core (18)
Complete all of the following.
Electives (6-12)
Earn twelve (12) hours from following if pursuing the course-only pathway. Earn six (6) hours from the following if pursuing the thesis pathway.
Thesis (6)
Complete all of the following if pursuing the thesis pathway.
- IDS 5970 - Thesis 1 Credits: 3
AND - IDS 5975 - Thesis 2 Credits: 3
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EGN 5911 - Research (0-3)
Research credits (EGN 5911) may be used in situations where thesis completion takes longer than expected, in addition to the minimum required thesis hours above. Program extensions are subject to departmental approval, and do not extend Graduate Assistantship appointments. Extensions may not exceed two semesters (excluding summers) after successful completion of Thesis 2.
Plan of Study: Course-Only Pathway
Plan of Study: Thesis Pathway
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