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Combined BS/MS in Mathematics

and Computer Science

Students receive a BS in Mathematics and an MS in Computer Science.
Note:Admission is open to undergraduate mathematics majors with a minimum grade point average of 3.20. Applicants must have completed the following by the end of the junior year:

CSC 280 Introduction to Computer Science I (4)
CSC 281 Introduction to Computer Science II (3)
CSC-520 Algorithms and Data Structures (3)

Degree and Major Requirements

  • A total of 89 credit hours of course work
  • An approved tool of research
  • Comprehensive examination
  • Thesis option: 6 hours of CSC 797 Master's Thesis Seminar in Computer Science and an oral defense of the thesis
    or
  • Nonthesis option: 6 hours of research courses as approved by the department

Course Requirements

  • All requirements for the BS in Mathematics. Undergraduate students may apply for 6 credit hour of approved 500-level course work to satisfy the requirements of both degrees.
  • All requirements for the MS in Computer Science including a minimum of 24 credit hours completed in residense in graduate status after the undergraduate degree has been awarded.

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