Course List
Master of Science in Computer Science

The following online courses are required for graduation:
CECS MS Program requires minimum 15 credit hours of 600 level courses.
Areas | Courses | Requirements | Credit hours |
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Foundations |
CECS 504 Automata Theory CECS 619 Algorithms |
1 course required | 3 |
Software |
|
2 courses required | 6 |
Analytic |
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2 courses required | 6 |
Electives | 3 CECS Electives | 3 required courses | 9 |
Select Thesis Option Or Project Option | |||
Thesis Option | CECS 690 MS Thesis | 2 required courses | 6 |
Project Option | CECS 696 and CECS 5/6XX Elective | 2 required courses |
6 |
Total Credit Hours |
30 |
Students have the option of completing the thesis or project. Electives must be chosen so that at least one-half of the credits counted toward the degree, exclusive of thesis, are 600-level; at least 15 hours of coursework must be in CECS.
Prerequisites
University of Louisville’s Master of Science in Computer Science online program is designed for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science/computer engineering (CECS) but it is also available to applicants who have earned other degrees. More than ever before, professionals with non-computer science educational background are seeking to earn computer science credentials at the graduate level for career change or advancement opportunities.
To be admitted, students must have a technical degree or relevant experience. Non-computer science candidates often need to complete undergraduate prerequisites before applying to the master’s program.
Important Note: The actual number and type of prerequisites is determined on a case-by-case basis, based on candidate’s official transcripts and evaluation of transferable credit. Also, the length of the program will depend on the number of prerequisites needed for the completion of graduate coursework.
Pre-Requisite Courses |
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CECS 130: Introduction to Programming Languages (3 credits) |
CECS 310: Discrete Structures (3 credits) |
CECS 503: Survey of Computer Engineering and Computer Science (3 credits) |
If you are unsure of your qualifications, please contact Online Learning for assistance.