Computer and Information Sciences, M.S.

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Program Requirements

33 credit hours
At least 11 credit hours at each institution

Required Courses

Complete an emphasis

Students will complete an emphasis in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or cybersecurity.

Computer Science Emphasis

The student will complete 9 credit hours from the following:

3 additional credit hours from the following:

Information Systems Emphasis

Complete the following two courses:

6 additional credit hours from the following:

Software Engineering Emphasis

The student will complete:

CSIS 656 Software Systems Design and Implementation (3)

One of the following:

6 additional credit hours from the following:

Cybersecurity Emphasis

The emphasis will consist of four courses:

Thesis Options

Complete one of the following options:

Project Thesis Option

Complete CSIS 698 Project Thesis (3) and 6 additional credit hours from CSIS 600:691.

The project thesis option requires a proposal for project approval. Proposals must be approved by both the program director and the thesis advisor.

For any project thesis with a duration that extends into additional semesters, including the summer, students are required to register for continuous research enrollment hours. Continuous research enrollment hours do not satisfy elective credit hours.

Research Thesis Option

Complete CSIS 699 Research Thesis (6) and 3 additional credit hours from CSIS 600:691.

The research thesis option requires a proposal for project approval. Proposals must be approved by both the program director and the thesis advisor.

For any research thesis with a duration that extends into additional semesters, including the summer, students are required to register for continuous research enrollment hours. Continuous research enrollment hours do not satisfy elective credit hours.

Non-Thesis Option

Complete 9 credit hours from CSIS 600:691

Transfer Credit Policy

An applicant or student of the M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences program can seek approval from the Joint Program Committee to accept up to nine transfer credit hours. These courses must have a grade of B or higher, and can count toward the M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences degree requirements. Courses with a grade of “Pass” or “Satisfactory” will not be accepted.