MS in Computer Science

The Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CEECS) offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science in Computer Science degree. The program is intended to prepare students for high-tech careers in the computing industry, government agencies, academic research, or graduate studies at the doctoral level. Thesis and project options are both available in the program and the electives are designed in response to regional, state, and national needs in computing. A broad range of faculty research interests, access to modern facilities, and a strong student-faculty interaction permit the student to choose from a broad spectrum of research or project topics. The program educational objectives are to prepare graduates who: Demonstrate expertise in advanced computing topics and an ability to maintain a high standard of professional competence. Analyze and solve significant real world problems with contemporary computing knowledge. Apply computing knowledge ethically, with an understanding of realistic constraints and for the overall benefit of a diverse society. Enhance the economic well-being of their region through a combination of computing expertise, communication skills, social responsibility, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

The following criteria must be met for a student to be admitted to the Master of Science in Computer Science program: an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, Minimum coursework equivalent to Programming I: Programming Fundamentals, Programming II: Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Structures, Computer Architecture I: Assembly Language Programming, Single Variable Calculus I, Single Variable Calculus II is required to be considered for admission in the program, an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of course work is required for Classified Graduate Student status. The Program Committee may admit students with at least a 2.5 GPA, but less than a 3.0 GPA, at Conditional Graduate Student status on a case-by-case basis, submission of three letters of recommendation, including EEGO reference forms, submission of a personal statement and curriculum vitae/resume. Formal decision by the Program Committee to accept the student into the graduate program. The decision will be based on a formal application procedure, which includes evaluation of coursework, GPA, letters of recommendation, personal statement, curriculum vitae, and other application materials that may be required by the Committee and/or offered by the student.