Shippensburg University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The M.S. in Computer Science is designed to accommodate students from several different backgrounds. Students with at least a minor in computer science will find a traditional M.S. in Computer Science. Our undergraduates may obtain an advanced degree through a 4+1 B.S./M.S. option. Students who wish to transition from math, science, or engineering into computer science may be fully enrolled in the program after taking three prerequisite undergraduate courses.

For transitional students, the combination of a math or science undergraduate degree with a computer science master’s degree can create unique and marketable skills. People with that background are poised to apply computer science in areas for which traditional computer scientists are unprepared. We do require that a transitional student have had at least one programming course.

The degree requires 30 graduate credits. There are six core courses out of a total of 10 courses required. At most two 400-level courses may be used as electives. Traditional students can be admitted in either the spring or fall and complete the degree in three semesters plus one summer.

The M.S. in Computer Science is designed to accommodate students from several different backgrounds. Students with at least a minor in computer science will find a traditional M.S. in Computer Science. Our undergraduates may obtain an advanced degree through a 4+1 B.S./M.S. option. Students who wish to transition from math, science, or engineering into computer science may be fully enrolled in the program after taking three prerequisite undergraduate courses.

Accreditation:

Shippensburg University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, AACSB International, ABET Inc., American Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education, Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, International Association of Counseling Services, Council for Exceptional Children and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Eligibility Requirements:

To gain admission to the M.S. in computer science program, an applicant must satisfy the general admission requirements of the graduate school. Students are admitted in summer, fall and spring. Applicants whose overall quality point average is below 2.75 will be required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prior to admission. In addition, applicants with a quality point average below 2.75 must submit a statement outlining extenuating circumstances that affect their application.

# of Credits Required:

30

International Student Requirements:

All international applicants who have not graduated from a four-year American university must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and must achieve a minimum score of 237 (computer based).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$429/PA resident; $644/non-resident; $438/online USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Distant Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999