Master of Science in Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

Most Computer Science graduate students are admitted in the MSPhD track. That means they are intending to work toward a PhD, but will acquire a master's degree along the way. During the first stage of a student's graduate career, he or she will be simultaneously working toward the MS degree and compiling a portfolio, both of which are requirements of the PhD.M.S.Ph.D students are required to pass 6 core requirements, complete 36 credit hours (credits include core courses taken to pass requirements), 18 Dissertation Credits, and a 6-credit MS Project (which can be applied to the 36 credit hours).

Admission is very competitive. We typically accept 10 to 15% of students applying to our graduate programs. Backgrounds vary: we have students from engineering, math, computer science, electrical engineering, psychology and social sciences. With such a diverse group, an emphasis is placed on letters of recommendation, the personal statement, and GPA.The College expects that students starting work in the M.S./Ph.D. or Ph.D. tracks have a solid undergraduate background in Computer Science. Personal Statement (suggestions below)Share your research and/or industry experiences.Share situations in which you have contributed to computing for the common good or how you plan to in the future.Share situations in which you have contributed or had a positive impact on increasing diversity in a STEM field.Transcripts -unofficial for the application If you are not sure if your degree equates to a U.S. four-year degree, please use this tool prior to submitting your application: https://applications.wes.org/degree-equivalency-tool/Official transcripts are required by the Graduate School if admitted2 Letters of RecommendationReferences will be requested through the online Graduate School application once an applicant submits the applicationApplicants should choose letter writers who are able to provide us with information about a research project, a community service experience, or work experience.