Master of Science in Computer Science

Degree Requirements

Minimum requirements for the degree are 47 graduate credits. A maximum of 12 credits taken in non-matriculated status may be applied to this program. Students may be allowed up to 10 transfer credits as described earlier in this Catalog . All degree requirements must be completed within six years after course work has begun.

I. Preparatory Courses

6 preparatory courses required*, including:

NOTE:

*Students may be waived from one or more of these preparatory courses if they have prior equivalent coursework.

II. Required Courses

24 credits, including:

Choose one of the following two applied algorithms courses:

Choose one of the following two systems courses:

Choose one option:

Project Option:

CPSC 5990 - Graduate Research Project (8 credits, carried out in a two quarter sequence)

Course Option:

CPSC 5890 - Seminar (3 credits)
An additional Breadth Elective (5 credits)

NOTES:

A student can take both applied algorithms courses. The first course will satisfy the applied algorithms requirement. The second course will count towards the 20 credits of breadth electives. A single course cannot be used to simultaneously satisfy the applied algorithms requirement and an elective.
A student can take both systems courses. The first course will satisfy the systems requirement. The second course will count towards the 20 credits of breadth electives. A single course cannot be used to simultaneously satisfy the systems requirement and an elective.
For students selecting the project option, satisfactory performance (B- or better) in CPSC 5990 is required.
For students selecting the course option, satisfactory performance (B- or better) in CPSC 5890 is required.

III. Breadth Electives

20 credits from the following:

NOTE:

Students who have successfully completed a BS in computer science at Seattle University may apply up to 10 credits of 5000-level CPSC electives completed in the BS towards the breadth elective requirement.

IV. General Electives

3 credits, consisting of one course from the following list:

NOTE:

Students may also take an additional 5-credit MSCS breadth elective to satisfy the general elective requirement.

Master of Science in Computer Science

Degree Requirements

I. Preparatory Courses

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II. Required Courses

Choose one of the following two applied algorithms courses:

Choose one of the following two systems courses:

Choose one option:

Project Option:

Course Option:

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III. Breadth Electives

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IV. General Electives

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Minimum credits required for degree (47)