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Nov 06, 2024
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2025-2026 DRAFT Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Combined Computer Science, BA & Computer Science, MS (CS)
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Program Description
The combined B.A.in Computer Science/M.S in Computer Science program allows students to earn a B.A. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Computer Science in a total of 5 years. Up to nine (9) semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.A and the M.S degree requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Full-time student
- Computer science major
- Have accumulated between 60 and 90 credit hours toward 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 Science.
B.A. Program Learning Objectives
Three to five years after matriculation, graduates of our Bachelors of Arts in Computer Science program will be:
- Expert: Graduates of the computer science program are employable as computing professionals and will be recognized by their employers as well-prepared for their career in computing.
- Adaptive: Graduates understand that education is a lifelong process and are well prepared for continuing studies.
- Engaged: Graduates demonstrate an appreciation for the professional, social, ethical, and leadership roles of computing professionals.
- Applied: Graduates can apply computing and software development principles to a diverse range of domains, such as analytics, data science, informatics, management, etc.
M.S. Program Learning Objectives
Graduates of the Master’s of Science program in Computer Science will:
- Have the ability to apply abstract reasoning to complex problems in computer science
- Have the ability to solve a broad range of problems through the application of current computer science techniques
B.A. Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
M.S. Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master’s of Science program in Computer Science shall:
- Have the ability to apply abstract reasoning to complex problems in computer science, and
- Have the ability to solve a broad range of problems through the application of current computer science techniques.
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I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours
First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours
All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.
Global Traditions: 6 hours
Required Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours
II. Computer Science and Engineering Courses: 58 Hours
A. Required Computer Science Courses: 17 Hours
B. Required Computer Engineering Courses: 17 Hours
C. CS/CEG Electives (2000 level or higher): 15 Hours
At least 6 credit hours must be at the 4000 level *CEG 4350 is required
D. B.A. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives: 9 hours
9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 level III. Quantitative Reasoning: 4 Hours
IV. General Electives: 18 Hours
Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering V. Non-Thesis Option: 21 hours
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual 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 classes 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.A. - M.S. Dual Electives may be M.S Computer Science core classes 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 V. Thesis Option: 21 hours
The 9 credit hours of the B.A. - M.S. Dual 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 classes 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.A. - M.S. Dual Electives may be M.S Computer Science core classes 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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