The computer science curriculum is programming intensive, supported by substantial laboratory components, and directed toward modern software development. Your studies are supplemented by work in specialized labs and a network of state-of-the-art workstations. You will be prepared to work in the computer industry and in business, in careers that have high growth and earning potential. You may work as a computer scientist, software engineer, software developer, database administrator, computer support specialist, or system administrator. You'll also be well-prepared to continue your studies at the graduate level. The Computer & Information Science Department also offers a bachelor's degree in computer science with an option in software engineering: the systematic approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software systems used in business, medicine, science, engineering, entertainment, and other fields.<br><br>This fast-track program enables well-qualified BS degree students in Computer Science to complete both the BS and the MS in nine fewer total credits. Students will take three graduate courses as their CIS BS-degree technical electives. Students electing the BS/MS option are required to complete a master's thesis. Those interested require approval from the Computer Science Graduate Program Director or the Chairperson about their eligibility. Students apply for admission to the BS/MS option through the Office of Graduate Studies, using the regular graduate application but must indicting that the applicant is a BS to MS student, and selecting the intake as the time that the applicant would normally start a master's degree without BS/MS acceleration. Applicants for BS/MS program do not need submit GRE score, TOEFL score or recommendation letters. Application decisions are reviewed by the CIS Graduate Committee.