Master of Science in Computer Science
Requires 48 quarter hours of graduate-level course work, including COMP 3351, 3361, 3371, 3200 and a minimum of three COMP courses at the 4000 level. Of the three required courses, at least one class must be chosen from each of the following groups: Applications, Theory and Systems.
Students must also choose and complete two courses from a list of COMP courses that include an advanced programming component. This list is available from the department upon request.
Master’s degree candidates may select either a thesis or nonthesis track. Only candidates on the thesis track are eligible for teaching or research assistantships. Thesis track candidates may earn a maximum of 12 quarter hours for thesis credit. Nonthesis track students may earn a maximum of 12 quarter hours in Independent Study or Independent Research, and a maximum of 8 quarter hours may be earned in approved courses outside the COMP designation, including transfer credit.