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Dec 11, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer Science - Web & Mobile Concentration, MS
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Program Code: MS_224D
CIP Code: 11.0701
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Program of Study for the Master of Science in Computer Science
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE exam scores, unless waived; undergraduate course work in: Advanced programming in a high-level language; Discrete mathematics; Introductory theoretical computer science; Data structures; Assembly language; Computer architecture; Calculus (two semesters); Matrix or linear algebra; Calculus-based probability and/or statistics.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet or exceed the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.
Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GRE) requirement may be waived for applicants who achieved a 3.2 GPA in undergraduate computer science courses involving programming and software engineering, architecture and systems, algorithms and theory, and written communication skills (as demonstrated by a grade of “B” or better in a communication course).
Location: On Campus
Additional Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility Information
Standardized exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT) waiver eligibility for graduate degree programs at Appalachian State varies by program. No exam waiver is automatic and an approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application. More complete information about standardized exam waivers can be found in the Admissions Requirements section of this Bulletin .
Accelerated Master’s Program
This program offers an Accelerated Master’s option for undergraduate students currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.
Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Computer Science
Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)
Required Courses (12 Hours)
Concentration Requirements (9 Hours)
9 hours of graduate courses chosen from:
Thesis Option (15 Hours)
Choose One:
Without Thesis (15 Hours)
Other Requirements for the MS in Computer Science
- Thesis: Optional
- Proficiency: Not required
- Candidacy: Required for thesis option; awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus
- Comprehensive: A grade of B- or less in any of the required courses listed above requires passing a separately administered examination for the course; an oral defense of the thesis or project is also required
- Product of Learning: Not required
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