Computer Science, Master of Science (MS)
The Master’s Program in Computer Science has been designed to provide opportunities for professional growth in this rapidly changing field. The program strives to provide a balance between practical applications-oriented content and a theoretical framework for continued learning.
| Required Core–this coursework provides core knowledge in the areas of algorithms, software engineering, and research methods. | ||
| CSCD 501 | ADVANCED ALGORITHMS | 5 |
| CSCD 524 & 524L | ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING and ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LAB | 4 |
| CYBR 515 | RESEARCH METHODS AND COLLOQUIUM | 4 |
| Electives–choose five courses–at least two must be at the 500-level | 20 | |
| Note: This coursework provides the student an opportunity to take courses specialized to their particular area(s) of interest. Any 400-level or non-CSCD course must be approved by the CSCD graduate coordinator or the student’s graduate committee chair. CSCD 695 cannot be used to satisfy any portion of these elective requirements. CSCD 539 may apply more than once, provided distinct topics are studied. CSCD 595 may only be applied as a single elective. | ||
| Thesis or Project | ||
| Note: The student is expected to expand their knowledge with a published thesis or to apply their knowledge to a significant project. Projects may be work-related. The thesis or project is defended in a final oral examination of the student’s work. | ||
| CSCD 600 | THESIS (1-16 variable credit) | 16 |
| or CSCD 601 | RESEARCH REPORT | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| CYBR 515 | 4 | CSCD 501 | 5 | CSCD 524 & 524L | 4 |
| Computer Science Elective1 | 4 | Computer Science Elective1 | 4 | Computer Science Elective1 | 4 |
| 8 | 9 | 8 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| CSCD 600 or 601 | 4 | CSCD 600 or 601 | 4 | CSCD 600 or 601 | 8 |
| Computer Science Elective1 | 4 | Computer Science Elective1 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Total Credits 49 | |||||
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- Electives–choose five courses–at least two must be at the 500-level. This coursework provides the student an opportunity to take courses specialized to their particular area(s) of interest. Any 400-level or non-CSCD course must be approved by the CSCD graduate coordinator or the student’s graduate committee chair. CSCD 695 cannot be used to satisfy any portion of these elective requirements. CSCD 539 may apply more than once, provided distinct topics are studied. CSCD 595 may only be applied as a single elective.
Students who earn an MS in Computer Science from EWU should be able to:
- analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions;
- apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions;
- communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.