The Master of Arts in Computer Science program offers advanced coursework in computer science theory, algorithms, and programming languages, along with opportunities to conduct research and gain real-world experience. With expert guidance from our faculty, you'll be well-prepared for a variety of tech careers.
The Master of Arts degree in Computer Science enables students with a bachelor's degree in any area to enter the many fields that require both computer science skills and skills gained in a student's prior studies. The program requires no prior computer science training and covers a breadth of knowledge in advance computer science topics that can also be used to solve problems in the field of the student's bachelor's degree.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies admission website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education’s admission website.
Prospective students must successfully have completed high-level algebra, geometry and calculus coursework (equivalent to the following Kent State courses: MATH 12002, MATH 12003, MATH 21001). In addition, it is strongly recommended that students successfully have completed coursework in programming, data structures, and discrete structures, (equivalent to the following Kent State courses: CS 13001, CS 23001, CS 23022).
Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CS 61002 | ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING I | 4 |
| CS 61003 | ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING II | 4 |
| CS 61004 | OPERATING SYSTEMS AND ARCHITECTURE | 4 |
| CS 69098 | RESEARCH 1 | 3 |
| CS 69191 | MASTER'S SEMINAR | 2 |
| Computer Science (CS) Electives 2 | 15 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 32 | |
Students enroll in CS 69098 under the direction of a graduate faculty member and develop a master’s project. A master’s project committee must be formed that includes the advisor and at least two other graduate faculty members. The committee and project topic must be approved by the graduate coordinator. The student must present and defend the project before the committee.
Maximum 12 credit hours of courses at the 50000 level may be applied toward the degree. Maximum 6 credit hours of 60000 level project-related course work outside computer science -that are approved by the student's advisor and may count towards the degree.
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