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2014-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, M.S.


Program Requirements


The degree program for the Master of Science with a major in Computer Science is a non-thesis course of study. Students must complete a 15 hour core consisting of:

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 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 . Each student must write a research paper within the context of a semester-length course.

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.