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Computer Science and Telecommunications (CST) Roosevelt’s department of computer science and telecommunications offers a Master of Science in computer science and a Master of Science in telecommunications. Graduate certificates may also be earned in these fields. These programs are designed for individuals who want to upgrade the knowledge they already have in the fields of computer science or telecommunications or those who desire a career change into one of these sought-after fields. In consultation with a graduate advisor, students may choose an emphasis in their program of study. The program is designed to accommodate either full-time or part-time study, with classes offered in the evenings and on weekends. Admission Students do not need to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or mathematics to pursue these graduate programs; however, certain undergraduate prerequisite courses may be needed by students from other disciplines. Students with any regionally accredited bachelor’s degree and an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale are admitted. An applicant with a lower grade point average may be admitted at the discretion of the department. In this instance, a GRE score must be submitted with the application. Standards An overall grade point average of B (3.0) or higher must be maintained in graduate-level courses with no more than two grades of C. Advising Students are assigned to a graduate advisor upon entry to the program so that they can map out a curriculum plan. Up to nine hours of graduate level credit may be transferred if they are approved by the CST department and not already used as part of any degree. Students should consult with their advisor every semester to get approval for the following term’s course registration. Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science Prerequisites Graduate students will be continued in the program if they satisfactorily complete the prerequisite courses listed below with grades of C or higher and with a B average in the computing courses, as well as any courses required of international students by the English Language Program. It is possible to make up any deficiencies after being admitted as a graduate student, but no credit towards the degree will be given for meeting these requirements. Students may enroll in prerequisite courses and certain graduate-level courses concurrently, provided the particular prerequisites for those graduate courses have been satisfied. Four courses in computer science equivalent to the Roosevelt courses listed below. Cst 150 C++ Programming Language (CS I) Three courses in mathematics equivalent to the Roosevelt courses listed below. Math 202 Mathematical Analysis for Business and Social Sciences Requirements To earn the MS in computer science, students must complete all prerequisites and at least 36 semester hours of course work, including two required courses, two advanced core courses, and at least six semester hours from the advanced core/advanced electives/capstone course lists. Courses must be chosen in consultation with an advisor. Cst 405 and Cst 408 are required. Courses from the beginning core list must be taken as part of the program if they were not part of the undergraduate degree. Any courses from the beginning core or beginning electives list that were taken as part of the undergraduate program may not be repeated for graduate credit. In that case, courses from the advanced core or advanced electives list may be substituted for courses from the beginning core or beginning electives list. Students may fulfill the capstone requirement either by completing a master’s thesis/project or by taking a comprehensive examination. Students who elect to complete a thesis or project must select a faculty mentor and register for Cst 485 in their second-to-last semester. During the last semester, they must register for either Cst 490 Thesis or Cst 499 Project. Required courses
Beginning core courses
Advanced core courses
Beginning electives
Advanced electives
Capstone option I
A student who has not completed a thesis or other final project must maintain continued registration during fall and spring semesters until completion of the project by registering for the appropriate zero-credit course (course number followed by “Y”). Students who have not maintained continuous registration for thesis or other final project will be required to register for all intervening fall and spring semesters prior to graduation. Capstone option II (six semester hours) Students may chose to take two more courses from the advanced core/advanced electives lists and take a comprehensive exam. Students must notify the department chair of their intent to sit for the comprehensive exam at the beginning of their final semester. Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunications Prerequisites Graduate students will be continued in the program if they satisfactorily complete the prerequisite courses listed below with grades of C or higher and with a B average in the computing courses, as well as any courses required of international students by the English Language Program. It is possible to make up any deficiencies after being admitted as a graduate student, but no credit towards the degree will be given for meeting these requirements. Students may enroll in prerequisite courses and certain graduate-level courses concurrently, provided the particular prerequisites for those graduate courses have been satisfied. Four courses in computer science equivalent to the Roosevelt courses listed below. Cst 150 C++ Programming Language (CS I) Two courses in mathematics equivalent to the Roosevelt courses listed below. Math 202 Mathematical Analysis for Business and Social Sciences Requirements To earn the MS in telecommunications, students must complete all prerequisites and at least 36 semester hours of course work, with at least 18 semester hours from the advanced core/ advanced electives/capstone lists. Courses must be chosen in consultation with an advisor with at least four chosen from the core course list. Courses from the core list must be taken as part of the program if they were not part of the undergraduate degree. Any courses from the core or beginning electives list that were taken as part of the undergraduate program may not be repeated for graduate credit. In that instance, courses from the advanced core or advanced electives list may be substituted for courses from the beginning core or beginning electives list. Students may complete the capstone requirement either by completing a master’s thesis/ project or by taking a comprehensive examination. Students who elect to complete a thesis or project must select a faculty mentor and register for Cst 485 in their second-to-last semester. During the last semester, they must register for either Cst 490 Thesis or Cst 499 Project. Beginning core courses
Advanced core courses
Beginning electives
Advanced electives
Capstone option I
A student who has not completed a thesis or other final project must maintain continued registration during fall and spring semesters until completion of the project by registering for the appropriate zero-credit course (course number followed by “Y”). Students who have not maintained continuous registration for thesis or other final project will be required to register for all intervening fall and spring semesters prior to graduation. Capstone option II (six semester hours) Students may chose to take two more courses from the advanced core and advanced electives lists and take a comprehensive exam. Graduate Certificates The Certificate in Information Technology and Computer Science and the Certificate in Telecommunications are designed for students with bachelor’s degrees who want to gain enough knowledge to immediately enhance their employment opportunities in the fast-growing information technology arena. Courses earned in these certificates may be later applied towards a master’s degree. Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Computer Science Students enrolling in this certificate program must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have taken mathematics through calculus, and a programming language, preferably C++. At least 18 semester hours of Roosevelt credit are required. Required undergraduate courses: Students who have met the undergraduate requirement prior to entry into the certificate program should substitute graduate courses.
Required graduate courses: Choose at least three from the list below. Students enrolling in this certificate program must have earned a bachelor’s degree, have taken mathematics through calculus, a programming language (preferably C++), and Data Communications. At least 18 semester hours of Roosevelt credit are required. Undergraduate requirement: Students who have met the undergraduate requirement prior to entry into the certificate program should substitute a graduate course. |
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