Master of Science in Computer Science

Degree Prerequisite Courses - 30 Credit Hours

Students should hold a BA or BS in Computer Science or Information Science.  Students may also hold a bacccalaureate degree in a closely related field, with program chair permission.  Applicants are expected to have taken and successfully passed the following prerequisite courses (or equivalents) before entering the program.  Conditional admission may be granted subject to completion of these courses (3 credits per course).

CSC 2203 Programming I

CSC 2303 Programming II

CSC 3003 Programming III

CSC 2403 Algorithm Design and Analysis

CSC 2603 Database Systems

CSC 3103 Computer Organization

CSC 3403 Introduction to Operating Systems

Core Courses (27 Credits)

• CSC 5003 - Advanced Programming Languages 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 5023 - Advanced Database Systems 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 5033 - Introduction to Theory of Algorithm 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 5043 - Computer Architecture 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 5063 - Advanced Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 5073 - Advanced Computer Networks 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 6003 - Theory of Automata & Formal Languages 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 6013 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 6023 - Software Engineering 3 Credit Hours

Elective Course (3 Credits) Select One (1)

• CSC 5013 - Data Mining Methods and Application 3 Credit Hours
• CSC 5053 - Principles of Information Security 3 Credit Hours

Certification

Below is a list of certifications that can be obtained after completing a Master’s in Computer Science.

• Network+ (CompTIA)
• Security+ (CompTIA)
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Database Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): SQL 2016
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Networking Fundamentls
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Security Fundamentals
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Sample Degree Plan

Master of Science in Computer Science Degree Plan