计算机科学系提供研究生课程，从而获得计算机科学理学硕士学位。该计划旨在以广泛的方式扩展学生的知识，使其超越计算机科学专业的学士学位。它将（1）加深对理论原理的一般理解，（2）提供对计算机科学重要应用程序（如安全性，软件工程，数据库，网络等）的了解。这种方法在计算机科学中尤其重要，因为随着这些语言，系统和机器的发展，在特定语言和系统以及特定机器上的培训是短暂的。相反，许多原理将持续存在，并且通常适用于该领域内的各种专业。学科内容的广度很重要，因为许多学生的工作生涯将有许多不同的工作类别。攻读计算机科学理学硕
The Department of Computer Science offers graduate study leading to the degree of Master of Science in Computer Science. This program is designed to extend the student's knowledge in a broad manner beyond the baccalaureate degree major in Computer Science. It will both (1) deepen general understanding of theoretical principles and (2) provide exposure to important applications of Computer Science such as security, software engineering, database, networking, and others. This approach is especially important in Computer Science, where training in specific languages and systems and on specific machines is transitory, as these languages, systems, and machines evolve. In contrast, many of the principles will last, and generally apply to a wide variety of specializations within the field. The breadth of subject material is important as many students will have a number of different job classifications in their working lives.<br><br>Students pursuing the Master of Science in Computer Science choose from one of two concentrations, Computer Science or Computer Networks. The Computer Science concentration provides significant flexibility allowing the student to direct their studies towards the special interest area they find most compelling. The Computer Networks concentration provides the opportunity to focus on topics in Computer Networking.<br><br>Our program features small classes that allow for close contact between students and faculty. Many graduate classes are offered in the late afternoon or early evening, making it possible for working students to attend.