M.S. in Computer Science

专业介绍

The M.S. and Ph.D. curricula are oriented toward the design and application of real computer systems and toward that portion of theory that guides and supports practice. The Ph.D. program prepares teachers and researchers for positions with universities, government research laboratories, and industry. Academic employment ranges from four-year colleges, where teaching is the primary focus, to positions at major research universities. The M.S. program prepares highly competent and broadly skilled practitioners. A majority of the master’s graduates work in industry, in companies ranging from small start-up operations to government laboratories and large research and development corporations.

Most of the department’s approximately 150 graduate students are full-time. Students contribute to nearly every aspect of the department’s operation. In addition to taking a variety of courses, they participate in groundbreaking research, teach, attend research group meetings, and can serve on committees that affect all aspects of life in the department.

The Computer Science Student Association sponsors both professional and social events and represents the students in departmental matters. Its president is a voting member at faculty meetings.