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Nov 22, 2024
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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Combined Information Technology and Cybersecurity, BS & Computer Engineering, MS
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The combined B.S..in Information Technology and Cybersecurity/M.S. in Computer Engineering program allows students to earn a B.S. in Information Technology and Cybersecurity and an M.S. in Computer Engineering in 5 years. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.S. and M.S degree requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Full-time student
- Information Technology and Cybersecurity major
- Have accumulated between 60 and 90 credit hours toward your degree
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Overall GPA in computer science and engineering courses of at least 3.2
- Complete the admission application.
Once admitted to the program the student must complete a program of study for the M.S. in Computer Engineering.
B.S. Program Learning Outcomes
Student who complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity will have:
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
- An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies
- An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
- An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
- An understanding of best practices and standards and their application
- An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan
M.S. Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master’s of Science program in Computer Engineering shall:
- Have the ability to apply abstract reasoning to complex problems in computer engineering
- Have the ability to solve a broad range of problems through the application of current computer engineering techniques
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I. Wright State Core: 40 hours
Mathematics:
Select one from: II. Computer Science and Engineering Core Courses: 41 Hours
A. Required Computer Science Courses
B. Required Computer Engineering Courses
III. M.S. Computer Engineering prerequisite courses: 14 hours
IV. B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives: 9 hours
9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 level
V. General Electives: 16 hours
Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
CS 1181 is a required prerequisite for the MS program.
VI. Non-Thesis Option: 21 hours
The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science core classes or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.
A. Program Requirements:
Minimum 30 CS/CEG graduate credit hours. This includes credit hours taken as Dual Credit Electives. At least 16 credit hours must be in CS courses. 6 credit hours of CS/CEG core courses 12 additional credit hours of CS/CEG courses at the 7000/8000 level Maximum of 12 credit hours of CS/CEG 6000 level courses, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study Completion of all requirements in 6 years B. CS/CEG core courses:
The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science Core Courses or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.
C. CS/CEG 7000/8000 level courses
Total of 12 credit hours at the CS/CEG 7000/8000 level required including those taken as Dual Credit Electives D. CS/CEG 6000 level courses
Maximum of 12 credit hours at the 6000 level, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study
CS/CEG 6000 level courses may include Dual Credit Electives VI. Thesis Option: 21 hours
The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science core classes or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives
A. Program Requirements:
Minimum 30 CS/CEG graduate credit hours. This includes credit hours taken as Dual Credit Electives. At least 16 credit hours must be in CS courses. 6 credit hours of CS/CEG core courses 6 additional credit hours of CS/CEG courses at the 7000/8000 level Maximum of 9 credit hours of CS/CEG 6000 level courses, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study Maximum of 9 credit hours of thesis Submission of an approved CS master’s thesis Completion of all requirements in 6 years B. CS/CEG core courses:
The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science Core Courses or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.
C. CS/CEG 7000/8000 level courses
Total of 6 credit hours at the CS/CEG 7000/8000 level required including those taken as Dual Credit Electives
D. CS/CEG 6000 level courses
Maximum of 9 credit hours at the 6000 level, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study. CS/CEG 6000 level courses may include Dual Credit Electives E. Thesis: 9 hours maximum
Submission of an approved CS Master’s thesis
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