University of Illinois at Springfield
M.S. Computer Science Degree Requirements
(effective Fall 88)


Entrance Requirements

For students without a Computer Science undergraduate degree.
MAT 315 Calculus I
MAT 302 Discrete Math
Statistics (such as ECON 313 or MAT 321)
CSC 325 Computer Science I
CSC 375 Computer Science II
CSC 376 Computer Organization
CSC 378 or CSC 379
CSC 385 or CSC 472

Notes

  • You must follow the degree plan that was in effect when you began graduate studies at UIS (or later). The M.A. degree was changed in Fall 88, and Fall 95. Consult your CSC advisor if you have questions about which degree you should follow.
  • You must earn a grade of B- or better in all courses that apply to the degree.
  • You will be placed on academic probation if you do not maintain a 3.0 grade-point average.
  • Graduate students enrolled in 400-level courses should expect more stringent grading standards and/or additional assignments.

CSC Electives (24 hours)

You must complete 24 hours of CSC electives approved by your CSC advisor. Some 400-level courses are eligible:

470, 472, 476, 478, 479, 481, 483, 484, 485.

At least eight hours must be at the 500-level:

570, 572, 574, 577, 578, 581, 582, 583.

400 or 500-level Electives



500-level Electives



Master's Project / Thesis (4 hours)

You must complete a comprehensive closure exercise to demonstrate the ability to formulate, investigate, analyze a problem, and report results.

CSC 550 Master's Project / Thesis

Public Affairs (4 hours)

You must complete four hours from approved public affairs courses. (ADP 460 Graduate Public Service Internship Seminar is appropriate.)

Public Affairs Requirement



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