Option in Computer Science

(code CECSMS01)

Prerequisites

1. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or other appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 in the last 60 semester units attempted.
2. Credit in the following courses or their equivalents: One year of instruction in an object-oriented programming language, CECS 228, 285, 323, 326, 328, 341, 343, MATH 380, and either 419, 424, or 444.
3. Students must consult with the program graduate advisor prior to enrolling in any course for the program.

Requirements (Effective 2008/2009 Catalog Year)

Students must complete a minimum of 30 graduate and approved upper-division course units including the following:

1. At least 21 units at the graduate level of instruction;
2. CECS 528;
3. One course from the Computer Science Fundamental Areas;
4. Two courses from the MSCS Application courses;
5. All students must complete either:
   1. a comprehensive examination, or
   2. a thesis with oral defense which requires a total of 6 units of CECS 697 or 698, of which at least 4 units must be CECS 698.

Required Courses Information

• Computer Science Fundamental Areas: CECS 526 and CECS 530
• MSCS Application courses: CECS 521, CECS 531, CECS 543, CECS 546, CECS 572, CECS 575 (Required courses may not be double-counted.)
• Approved electives, click the electives link on the left-menu

Additional Information: Option in Computer Science

• A student lacking a Bachelor's degree in computer science may be required to take undergraduate prerequisite courses.
• New students need to immediately consult with the graduate advisor prior to enrolling for courses. See the advisor links below.
• Consult the catalog link listed below in Official Program Information for past years program requirements.
• For Advancement to Candidacy requirements use the link in the left-menu.