Degree Requirements
M.Sc.
The M.Sc. degree program consists of four computer science graduate half-courses, which satisfy the breadth requirement, and a major research paper. The major research paper should demonstrate the students ability to do independent work in organizing existing concepts and in suggesting and developing new approaches to solving problems in a research area.
Ph.D.
The most important part of doctoral work is original research conducted under the direction of a faculty member. This research must constitute a significant and original contribution to computer science. The results aill be presented in a thesis and defended at department and graduate school oral examinations. The Ph.D. degree program requires eight computer science graduate half-courses, which satisfy the breadth requirement. Courses taken during the M.Sc. degree can count towards the total required courses. The Ph.D. thesis may build upon the students M.Sc. research. Students who enter into the graduate program from another university may request transfer credit for courses which were not used towards the requirements of another degree, diploma, certificate, or any other qualifications.