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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin
Computer Science - Foundations Concentration, MS
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Program Code: MS_224F
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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
Total Required (Minimum 36 Credits)
Required Courses (12 Credits)
Concentration Requirements (9 Credits)
9 credits of graduate elective courses related to a theme and approved by the program director Thesis Option (15 Credits)
Choose One: Without Thesis (15 Credits)
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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