Master of Science in Computer Science

The Master of Science program in Computer Science provides students with advanced skills and knowledge in software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence and management of computer systems. The skills and knowledge acquired in the M.S. program form good foundations for a career in IT industry or government agencies, education, or continuing education. The Department of Computer Science offers a path through the Computer Science MS degree program by taking only evening classes. If students are available for day-time classes, they may complete the degree program within one calendar year.

The active research areas in the Department of Computer Science include 3D HCI, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Imaging, Biometrics, Cloud Computing, Cognitive Science, Communication Networks, Computer Science Education, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Game Design, Graphics, Haptics, Health Informatics, High Performance Computing, Image/Video Processing, Information Visualization, Intelligent Systems, IoT, Knowledge Based Systems, Knowledge Discovery, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Neural Systems, Parallel Computing, Recommender Systems, Robotics, Software Engineering, Virtual Reality, Visual Analytics, and Wireless Networks.

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, students applying for this program are expected to have knowledge of programming languages, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, or computer architecture. The knowledge of calculus, discrete mathematics, and linear algebra typically attained in undergraduate education is expected, too. Students without undergraduate prerequisite courses in computer science and mathematics may be instructed to demonstrate prior knowledge, as determined by the Graduate Program Director.

A bachelor's degree in computer science is desired. Individuals who have worked as professionals in the computer industry may be able to substitute work experience for some of the specific subject area admission requirements, subject to review by the Graduate Program Director.

Students must have an undergraduate grade point average of (or equivalent to) at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale) and a Junior/Senior GPA of at least 3.0. A satisfactory GRE score is required for applicants who completed undergraduate degree outside of the United States.

Student admission will be based on:

Prerequisites
Math Requirement:
Calculus (6 hours)
Linear Algebra or Statistics
Discrete Mathematics
Computer Science Requirement:
Introductory Computer Science Course sequence (6 hours) [1]
Data Structures
Programming Languages [1]
Computer Architecture or Operating Systems
Additional courses in Computer Science
Undergraduate academic record
Three (3) Reference letters
TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo (for international students)
GRE A satisfactory GRE score is required for applicants who completed undergraduate degree outside of the United States
Statement of purpose

A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required.