Computer Science, MS

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MASTER OF SCIENCE • COMP SCIE MS

The Master Program in computer science emphasizes software development, theoretical foundations of computer science and cyber security. It is designed to prepare students for professional positions in industry, government and business, and to provide preparation for graduate work at the doctoral level.

Students without a BS in Computer Science may need to complete the following courses before beginning 600-level courses:

Core Courses - 18 Credits

CSCI 635 - Operating Systems 3 Credits
CSCI 655 - Data Communications and Networking 3 Credits
CSCI 672 - Theory of Computation 3 Credits
CSCI 728 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 Credits

Thesis/Project

CSCI 794 - Master Project 6 Credits
OR
CSCI 798 - Master Research Thesis 6 Credits

Choose One of the Following Concentrations: - 12 Credits

Computer Science Concentration [CSCC] - 12 Credits

CSCI 678 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credits
CSCI 744 - Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning 3 Credits
CSCI 756 - Computer Vision 3 Credits
CSCI 784 - Secure Software Analysis and Design 3 Credits

Security Concentration [SCCC] - 12 Credits

CSCI 784 - Secure Software Analysis and Design 3 Credits
IAAS 667 - Legal and Ethical Security Topics 3 Credits
IAAS 686 - Reverse Engineering Malware 3 Credits
IAAS 735 - Advanced Computer Forensics 3 Credits

Total Credits: 30

More details on the Master Research Thesis or Master Project may be found in the Capstone Guidebook available from your faculty advisor.