The Master of Science degree in computer science offers specialties in a wide range of areas. Analysis skills and real world problem solving are integrated in all graduate courses. These skills are vital for the design, development, maintenance, management, and supervision of complex computer systems. For more information, please follow this link.<br><br>The mission of the Department of Computer Science is to advance the knowledge of computer science and technology through education, research, and service for the betterment of industry, government, and society. The department seeks to expand its depth and breadth in the research and study of applied computing and strives to provide graduate students with strong technical backgrounds and communication skills.<br><br>The master of science (M.S.) in computer science (C.S.) program offers a 30-credit-hour thesis option and a 36-credit-hour non-thesis option. A concentration in data science is offered in the non-thesis option. Both require the completion of graduate core courses and electives.<br><br>The master of arts (M.A.) in computer science (C.S.) program offers a 30-credit-hour-thesis option and a 36-credit-hour non-thesis option. Both require the completion of graduate core courses, electives, and a minor.<br><br>Areas of study in the computer science program are: machine learning, databases/data mining, data compression, computer networks and cybersecurity, high-performance computing, image processing, bioinformatics, and more.