Computer Science, M.S.

Degree Options

Each candidate must choose one of the following options:

1. File Paper Option 30 semester credit hours - - Students must write a substantial file paper meeting guidelines established by the college and complete 15 additional hours of graduate computer science course work, excluding CMPS 5013 - Fundamentals of Computer Architecture , CMPS 5016 - Fundamentals of Computer Programming , CMPS 5773 Graduate Internship I in Computer Science   and CMPS 5783 Graduate Internship II in Computer Science . CMPS 6903 Research Methods in Computer Science  and three semester credit hours of CMPS 6901 - Independent Graduate Study in Computer Science  (one hour in each of the three semesters) may be taken in support of the 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. Non-File Paper Option 33 semester credit hours - Students must complete 18 additional hours of graduate computer science course work, excluding CMPS 6901 - Independent Graduate Study in Computer Science ,  CMPS 5013 - Fundamentals of Computer Architecture , CMPS 5016 - Fundamentals of Computer Programming  , CMPS 5773 Graduate Internship I in Computer Science   and CMPS 5783 Graduate Internship II in Computer Science  .
3. Practical Training Option 36 semester credit hours - Students must complete CMPS 5773 Graduate Internship I in Computer Science   and CMPS 5783 Graduate Internship II in Computer Science   and 15 additional hours of graduate computer science course work, excluding CMPS 6901 Independent Graduate Study in Computer Science  , CMPS 5013 Fundamentals of Computer Architecture  , and CMPS 5016 Fundamentals of Computer Programming  . A student should consult with the department graduate coordinator for guidance on internship protocols.