Computer Science, Master of Science (M.S.)
The department offers both thesis and non-thesis options for the M.S. degree.
Thesis option: 30 credits
Non-thesis option (scholarly paper): 30 credits
Students completing the non-thesis option must complete 30 credits of coursework, comprehensive examinations, and complete a scholarly paper. Students following the thesis option must complete 24 credits of coursework, and 6 credits of master's thesis research. The CMSC MS degree is available only to students enrolled in the PhD program.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| At least four M.S. qualifying computer science courses at the 600-800 level in four of the eight areas of study are required. A total of 21 credits in CMSC courses must be taken. | 24 | |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 6 | |
| Thesis Option: | ||
| Master's Thesis Research | ||
| Non-Thesis Option: | ||
Complete a scholarly paper | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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CMSC898 is available only to students enrolled in the PhD program.