Computer Science, M.S.

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NY State Program Code: 39098
HEGIS Code: 0701.00
CIP Code: 11.0199

(30 credits)

The M.S. in Computer Science prepares candidates for an advanced career in cybersecurity, game development or software engineering. Students must specialize in one track.

Requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science

Required GPA: 3.0
Credits Required to Graduate: 30

Required CS Foundation Courses:
CSC (0145) 530 - Software Engineering Methodology Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 553 - Operating Systems Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 565 - Data Base Management Systems Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 601 - Data Science Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 690 - Graduate Capstone in Computer Science Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
CSC (0145) 580 - Cybersecurity Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 620 - Digital Forensics Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 674 - Threat Modeling Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 575 - Accessible Computing Seminar Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 640 - Network Game Programming Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 633 - Virtual and Augmented Reality Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 637 - Gamification Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 645 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 678 - Software Testing Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 680 - Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3.00

Cybersecurity Track Requirements

CSC (0145) 580 - Cybersecurity Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 620 - Digital Forensics Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 674 - Threat Modeling Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
UEM (0616) 530 - Business Continuity Planning Credits: 3.00
COM (0108) 551 - Cyber Law & Ethics Credits: 3.00

Game Development Track Requirements

CSC (0145) 633 - Virtual and Augmented Reality Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 640 - Network Game Programming Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 637 - Gamification Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
CSC (0145) 575 - Accessible Computing Seminar Credits: 3.00
COM (0108) 551 - Cyber Law & Ethics Credits: 3.00

Software Engineering Track Requirements

CSC (0145) 645 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 678 - Software Testing Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 680 - Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
CSC (0145) 575 - Accessible Computing Seminar Credits: 3.00
COM (0108) 551 - Cyber Law & Ethics Credits: 3.00