The master's program in computer science offers two options:
Option 1: Thesis Option
Option 2: Non-Thesis Option
Admission Requirements for Graduate Degrees:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- An overall grade point average of at least 2.75, or at least 3.0 in the last half of undergraduate studies
Internships
Although it is not required, the department encourages graduate students to complete an internship in the software development industry. For a list of available internships locally and nationally, visit Cardinal ViewJobs.
Research Involvement
Students also are encouraged to become involved in one of the faculty/student research groups within the department. There are five research teams in the computer science department.
Students Without Computer Science Backgrounds
Students without an adequate computer science background will be required to take directed courses in which an average grade of at least B is earned. No credit towards a degree will be granted for these courses.