Computer Science 
Master of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science offers to qualified students an online professional degree (course work only) leading to a Master of Computer Science.
The online courses follow a schedule parallel to courses offered on-campus, are completely equivalent to the on-campus courses, and carry the same academic credit.
Program Requirements
A solid background in computer science is required for admission and should include course work in:
- data structures,
- computer organization,
- software engineering,
- operating systems, and
- the mathematical foundations of computer science.
Students must complete 39 semester credits at the 400-level or above, of which 24 must be earned at Colorado State. Of these 24 credits, 20 must be at the 500-level or above. At least 21 credits must be earned after formal admission to the graduate degree program (18 may be earned before formal admission).
Program Curriculum
The curriculum is grouped by the semester courses are to be offered.
Fall
- CS 414 - Object-Oriented Design (4 cr.)
- CS 451 - Operating Systems (4 cr.)
- CS 475 - Parallel Programming (4 cr.)
- CS 514 - Software Product and Process Evaluation (4 cr.)
- CS 545 - Machine Learning (4 cr.)
- CS 556 - Computer Security (4 cr.)
- CS 575 - Parallel Processing (4 cr.)
Spring
Summer
- CS 430 - Database Systems (4 cr.)
- CS 551 - Distributed Operating Systems (4 cr.)
The Masters of Computer Science is one of the best programs you can take online. You will get a high quality degree from a 1st Tier college. I used my M.C.S. from CSU to pursue a doctoral program at Columbia University in New York. This could not have happened if I had earned an online degree from an average school.
- Henner Mohr, 2007 Computer Science Graduate
Application and Admission Requirements
This program follows the general admission requirements and procedures with the following adaptations:
- A 3.0 GPA on all undergraduate course work (exceptions are possible in the case of recent professional experience).
- Professional experience.
- Leadership potential.
More Information
About distance education and registration:
Frances Betts
(970) 491-0675
fbetts@learn.colostate.edu
About the curriculum:
Dr. Dale Grit
Program Director
(970) 491-7033
grit@cs.colostate.eduJames Peterson
Program Advisor
(970) 491- 7137
peterson@cs.colostate.edu
About admissions:
Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.
Total Credits
39 credits
Tuition
$429 per credit
Time Frame
Can be completed in two years. Program duration may vary based on previous course work, intensity of study, and course availability. Summer courses are required to complete the degree in two years.
Designed For
Computer industry professionals, IT workers wanting to improve their skills for advancement, and people with appropriate backgrounds who want to change careers into the computer science field.