Computer Science, M.S.

Note:

Any course in the core may be replaced with a graduate elective course if the student has completed an equivalent upper level undergraduate course with a grade of B or better. Equivalency of course content will be determined by the graduate program coordinator.

Select 36 or 39 credit hour option

Each candidate must choose one of the following options:

1. 36 credit hour - Complete 21 additional hours of graduate computer science course work, excluding CMPS 5773 - Graduate Internship in Computer Science , and write a substantial file paper meeting guidelines established by the college. Three credit hours of CMPS 6901 - Independent Graduate Study in Computer Science  (one hour in each of three semesters) may be taken in support of a file paper. The student’s first enrollment in CMPS 6901  will be established by the student’s research advisor in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator.
2. 39 credit hour - Complete 24 additional hours of graduate computer science course work, exclusive of CMPS 6901 - Independent Graduate Study in Computer Science  and CMPS 5773 - Graduate Internship in Computer Science .

A maximum of 6 credit hours of undergraduate courses may be taken for graduate credit with approval of the Graduate Coordinator.

Final Comprehensive Examination

A comprehensive examination is required of all degree candidates. This examination consists of a written and oral section. The written section will evaluate the student knowledge on the five core disciplines. A satisfactory score in all five subjects will grant a waiver of the oral section. A failure on three or more core subjects will result in a non-passing decision. Any other score will require the student to take an oral exam in the failed disciplines. If unsuccessful in the examination, the student must wait to be re-examinated in the next regular semester. A student who fails the exam twice will be dismissed from the program.