Location:

Shippensburg, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Computer Science

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Computer Science degree program is designed to accommodate those seeking a general MS in Computer Science as well as those who want to develop professional skills in software engineering or IT leadership. While students with at least a minor in computer science are prepared to start, students who wish to transition from math, science, or engineering into computer science may be fully enrolled in the program after taking three prerequisite undergraduate courses. Ship undergraduates may obtain an advanced degree through a 4+1 BS/MS option. The MS in Computer Science is a 30-credit hybrid program consisting of ten courses offered in the evening and online. All students complete six core courses for a total of 18 credits. The remaining 12 credits can be fulfilled with four elective courses or with four courses from one of the concentrations. There are three program options: General Program (6 core courses + 4 computer science electives), IT Leadership Concentration (6 core courses + 4 required concentration courses), Software Engineering Concentration (6 core courses + 4 required concentration courses).

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Shippensburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, AACSB International, ABET Inc., Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC), American Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education, Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, International Association of Counseling Services, Council for Exceptional Children and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

To gain admission to the M.S. in computer science program, an applicant must satisfy the general admission requirements of the graduate school. Students are admitted in summer, fall and spring. Applicants whose overall quality point average is below 2.75 will be required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prior to admission. In addition, applicants with a quality point average below 2.75 must submit a statement outlining extenuating circumstances that affect their application.

International Requirements:

The recommended score for the TOEFL is 68 for the internet-based test or 500 for the paper-based test. (Shippensburg University's test code for the TOEFL is 2657). The recommended score for IELTS is 6.0. International applicants from a country where English is the native/official language may be exempted from the TOEFL or IELTS requirement, however the GRE or GMAT is required.