PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Science degree in Computer Science is a 36 credit program in which all students must complete 30 credits of course work in addition to a 6 credit capstone requirement. All courses completed for graduate credit must be passed with a minimum grade of "B" (3.0) or higher.
Required Core Requirements (12 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name |
| CSC 540 | Database Systems |
| CSC 543 | Web Programming |
| CSC 563 | Multithreaded Distributed Programming |
| CSC 565 | Computer Networks |
Concentration Requirements (18 credits)
All students must select one of the two areas offered by the department as their area of concentration. See tables below.
This concentration focuses on software engineering techniques, advanced database systems, mobile software development along with an emphasis on strategies, methods and techniques to measure and improve software quality.
Network & Information Security
This concentration in cybersecurity will prepare students with a solid foundation of information assurance along with the skills to install security software, monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks, and gather data and evidence to be sued in prosecuting cyber crime.
