Our program offers an online master of science (scientiae magister, S.M. or M.S.) in the field of computer science. This program's main emphasis is oriented toward software and is most appropriate for candidates interested in the design, analysis, and implementation of software programs. In addition to the software emphasis, we offer some courses in security and information assurance. These courses are appropriate for candidates interested in design, implementation and policy issues related to security and information assurance.

• Students will be admitted in groups of 12 each fall semester.

Program Requirements (32 credit hours = 8 courses)

• 4 courses at the 500 level (student choice)
• 3 courses at either the 400 (above 410) or 500 level (student choice)
• CSC 540 Graduate Research Seminar
• See the current and past course offerings

Admissions Requirements for Full Admission

Eligibility to the Online Computer Science Master’s Program

• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.0 scale is required
• A completed program of study similar to a bachelor’s degree in computer science
• All prerequisite courses completed
• Prerequisites will not count toward a graduate degree and must be completed prior to acceptance. Equivalent courses may have been taken elsewhere.
• General Prerequisites:
MAT 302 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 113 Business Calculus or MAT 115 Calculus I
• Computer Science Prerequisites:
  CSC 325 Computer Science I
  CSC 375 Computer Science II
  CSC 376 Computer Organization
  CSC 385 Data Structures and Algorithms
  CSC 388 Programming Languages
  CSC 389 Introduction to Operating Systems

Apply for Admission to the Online CSC Master’s Program

STEP 1: Complete and Submit the UIS Graduate Admission Application form

• Submit all official transcripts from every college or university attended to the Office of Admissions
• Pay application fee (cash and wire transfers are not accepted)
Addition information for applicants can be found here
• All documents should be submitted to:
• Office Of Admissions
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS UHB 1080
Springfield Il, 62703-5407
• For general information, campus tours, financial information, scholarship information, and application resources please visit: UIS Admissions Web Site.

• You can check the status of your application here
• Applications can not be reviewed unless all transcripts, fees, and documentations have been turned in.
• Applications are prescreen in the Admissions department to verify minimum admission requirements are met.
• After pre-screening applications are sent to the Computer Science Department for review. The decision will be sent back to the Office of Admissions within 3 business days.
• The Office of Admissions will notify you of the decision.