M.A. and M.S. in Computer Science

Program Requirements

The Master of Arts in Computer Science requires the satisfactory completion of a 30-semester hour program, including three required courses, six electives and a 3 semester hour capstone project. One graduate course is 3 semester hours.

Full-time students can complete the program in four semesters. Part-time students usually complete the program in six or seven semesters. At least 24 semester hours must be in graduate computer science courses. Up to 6 semester hours of graduate courses in areas outside of computer science may be taken as electives with the written approval of the Graduate Program Director. At least 24 semester hours must be completed in residence at Hofstra. A minimum 3.0 average with a grade of C or better in all courses is required.

For the more information, see the Hofstra Bulletin

The Master of Science in Computer Science requires the satisfactory completion of a 30-semester hour program, including either a 6-semester hour thesis (courses CSC 301 and CSC 302) or a 3-semester hour capstone project (CSC 300).

One graduate course is 3 semester hours.

The Master of Science in Computer Science requires the satisfactory completion of three fundamental required courses, two elective breadth required courses from the list below, two thesis courses or one capstone project course, and depending on the capstone experience, three or four elective courses. Full-time students can complete the program in four semesters. Part-time students usually complete the program in six or seven semesters. Courses taken in other departments as electives require written departmental approval. At least 27 semester hours must be in graduate computer science courses. Up to 3 semester hours of graduate courses in areas outside of computer science may be taken with the written approval of the Graduate Program Director. At least 24 semester hours must be completed in residence at Hofstra. A minimum 3.0 average with a grade of C or better in all courses is required.

For the more information, see the Hofstra Bulletin