Master of Computer Science, Plan C (M.C.S.)

The Master of Computer Science, Plan C degree is a professional (non-research) degree consisting of coursework only. This degree is intended for students desiring an advanced credential in computer science to enhance their technical abilities and knowledge of state-of-the-art computer science principles to apply as software engineers in organizational settings (industry, government, etc.).

The CSU Graduate School requires that all graduate applicants have at least a 3.0 (A=4.0) undergraduate Grade Point Average. Normally students with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will not be admitted to the program. An exception to this rule are students who have earned their bachelor’s degrees many years ago, and who have accumulated considerable computer science related work experience in the intervening years. Depending on the nature of the work, such students may be invited to apply despite their low undergraduate GPAs.