Curriculum Requirements for Master of Science in Computer Science
Major Requirements
| Fundamental Courses | Credits: | |
| CSCI 610 | Theoretical Concepts in Computers and Computation | 3 |
| CSCI 641 | Computer Architecture I | 3 |
| CSCI 651 | Algorithm Concepts | 3 |
| Total: 9 Credits | ||
| System Programming (select two courses from the following) | Credits: | |
| CSCI 620 | Operating System Security | 3 |
| CSCI 621 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CSCI 731 | Compiler Theory I | 3 |
| Total: 6 Credits | ||
| Application (select two courses from the following) | Credits: | |
| CSCI 665 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSCI 670 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CSCI 690 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSCI 755 | Artificial Intelligence I | 3 |
| CSCI 760 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CSCI XXX | Any other graduate-level course approved by program chair/program advisor | 3 |
| Total: 6 Credits | ||
| Project/Thesis Course** | Credits: | |
| CSCI XXX | Elective (Department Chair's permission and prior approval by a project advisor needed) | 3 |
| —OR— | ||
| CSCI 890 | MS Thesis I | 3 |
| CSCI 891 | MS Thesis II | 3 |
| Total: 3–6 Credits | ||
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** Thesis Option: must choose six credits Non-Thesis Option: must choose three credits |
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| Electives (select from the CS curriculum) | Credits: | |
| CSCI XXX | Consult with program chair/program advisor on any electives | |
| Total: 3–6 Credits | ||
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Thesis Option: must choose three credits of electives Non-Thesis Option: must choose six credits of electives |
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| Total Required Credits = 30 |