CIP Code: 11.0701

Program of Study for the Master of Science in Computer Science

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

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.

Letters of Recommendation: Three

Exam Scores: GRE

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam requirement may be waived for applicants who have:

• A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher in a STEM major; OR
• An earned master’s degree.

Location: Boone Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Computer Science

Concentration Requirements (9 Credits)

9 credits of graduate courses chosen from:

• C_S 5245 - Data Programming (3)
• C_S 5310 - Numerical Analysis With Computer Applications (3) [CL]
• C_S 5435 - High Performance Database Systems (3)
• C_S 5710 - Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery in Scientific Data (3)
• C_S 5720 - Scientific Computing with Visualization (3)
• C_S 5740 - Digital Image Processing (3) [DL]

Thesis Option (15 Credits)

Choose One:

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