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Dec 01, 2024
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2020-21 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer Science, M.S.
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Dr. Zhijiang Dong, Program Director
(615) 904-8428
Zhijiang.Dong@mtsu.edu
The Department of Computer Science offers the Master of Science with a major in Computer Science and a minor at the graduate level. The department also offers courses and participates in the Ph.D. in Computational Science.
Please see undergraduate catalog for information regarding undergraduate programs.
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Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science program requires a satisfactory Graduate Record Examination score. Applicants with a 3.3 or higher undergraduate GPA for all computer science courses taken at MTSU (which must include at least 15 upper-division CSCI hours), are not required to submit a GRE score for admission to the graduate program.
Applicant must also meet the following requirements:
- have completed CSCI 1170, 2170, 3080, 3110, 3130, and 3240 or equivalent of each course;
- have completed MATH 1910 and 2050 or equivalent of each course.
Application Procedures
All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.
Applicant must
- submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive directions on how to enter the graduate portal to be able to submit other materials.
- submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- submit official transcripts showing an acceptable GPA in previous academic work.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Computer Science requires completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours.
Two options are available: The Thesis Option and the Non-Thesis Option. Students pursuing either option must meet the following requirements:
- complete if he or she did not complete CSCI 4700 or an equivalent course as an undergraduate;
- complete if he or she did not complete CSCI 4560 or an equivalent course as an undergraduate;
- complete as part of their required 30 hours (Thesis option) or 36 hours (Non-Thesis option).
Curriculum: Computer Science
The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements. In addition, a maximum of 9 hours of thesis research may be required to fulfill degree requirements.
Candidate must complete 30 (thesis option) or 36 (non-thesis option) hours in the following curriculum. Prior approval from the graduate advisor is required if a candidate wants to pursue more than minimum hours.
Thesis Option (30-36 hours)
The Master of Science in Computer Science requires completion of at least 30 hours of graduate coursework in the thesis option. A minimum of 27 hours of coursework (excluding CSCI 6640 ) is required. A minimum of 1 hour, but not more than 9 hours of CSCI 6640 must be taken for this option. Students must present an oral defense of the thesis. A minimum of 21 hours must be at the 6000 level.
Non-thesis Option (36 hours)
The Master of Science in Computer Science requires completion of a minimum of 36 hours of graduate coursework in the non-thesis option. Candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive examination. Credit for CSCI 6640 may not be included in the 36 hours. A minimum of 24 hours must be at the 6000 level.
Notes
A student already holding a master’s degree from MTSU may complete a second master’s degree in Computer Science by satisfying either of the above options with a minimum of 27 semester hours. A minimum of 18 hours must be at the 6000 level.
With the approval of the Computer Science graduate faculty, a maximum of 12 semester hours of residence credit (maximum of 6 in Computer Science) may be transferred from another institution and applied to the master’s degree. Program Notes
Candidate must
- complete at least 24 semester hours of graduate computer science courses at MTSU;
- take all courses in the Computer Science Department with the following possible exceptions:
- with the prior approval of the Computer Science graduate faculty, a maximum of 6 hours of cognate courses may come from departments other than Computer Science;
- with the approval of the candidate’s graduate advisor, a single minor up to 12 semester hours may be included. Such a minor must also be approved by the department offering the minor.
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