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Computer Science, B.S. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program

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This program allows a student to complete, in an accelerated fashion, both the Bachelor in Science in Computer Science and the Master of Science in Computer Science at Saint Louis University.

For additional information see the catalog entries for the following programs:

Computer Science, B.S.

Computer Science, M.S.

Students who wish to apply to this accelerated program should have completed all 2000-level coursework required of the computer science bachelor's program and have completed at least 75 credits at the time of application. At the time of application, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 and a GPA of at least 3.00 in their computer science coursework. 

To apply, students must submit a personal statement and arrange for two letters of recommendation from computer science faculty members.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 and a GPA of at least 3.00 in their computer science coursework. 

Students who drop below that GPA while in the accelerated program will be placed on a one-semester probationary period before being dismissed from the accelerated program. 

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester.  Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
Critical course:  CSCI 10xxIntroduction to Computer Science 3
MATH 1660 Discrete Mathematics 3
Critical course:  CoreScience 3-4
ENGL 1900
or ENGL 1940
Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research
or Advanced Writing
3
THEO 1000 Theological Foundations 3
 Credits15-16
Spring
CSCI 1300 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 4
MATH 1510 Calculus I 4
CoreScience 3-4
CoreForeign Language 1020 3
 Credits14-15
Year Two
Fall
CSCI 2100 Data Structures 4
MATH 1520 Calculus II 4
CoreForeign Language 1020 3
CoreFine and Performing Arts 3
HIST 1110 Origins of the Modern World to 1500 3
 Credits17
Spring
CSCI 2300 Object-Oriented Software Design 3
CSCI 2400 Computer Architecture 3
CoreForeign Language 2010 3
PHIL 1050 Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality 3
HIST 1120 Origins of the Modern World (1500 to Present) 3
 Credits15
Year Three
Fall
CSCI 3500 Operating Systems 3
Additional Mathematics (2000+) 3
PHIL 2050 Ethics 3
CoreTheology 2xxx 3
CoreSocial Science 3
 Credits15
Spring
Critical course:  Applied Systems Course 3
Critical course:  Theory Course 3
PHIL 3410 Computer Ethics 3
CoreLiterature 3
CoreSocial Science 3
 Credits15
Year Four
Fall
CSCI 4961 Capstone Project I 2
CSCI 5090 Computer Science Colloquium 1
Critical course:  Core Theology 3xxx 3
CSCI 51##CSCI Graduate Elective 3
CoreCultural Diversity in the U.S. 3
General Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
CSCI 4962 Capstone Project II 2
CSCI 51xxCSCI Elective 3
CoreLiterature 3
CoreGlobal Citizenship 3
General Elective 3
 Credits14
Year Five
Fall
CSCI 5030 Principles of Software Development 3
CSCI 5050 Computing and Society 3
CSCI 5090 Computer Science Colloquium 1
Theory ElectiveTheory courses numbered CSCI5100-5199 3
Software Engineering ElectiveSoftware Engineering courses numbered CSCI5300-5399 3
 Credits13
Spring
CSCI 5090 Computer Science Colloquium 1
CSCI Systems ElectiveSystems courses numbered CSCI5500-5599 3
Graduate Elective 3
Graduate Elective 3
Graduate Elective 3
 Credits13
 Total Credits146-148

Introduction to Computer Science

Course List
Code Title Credits
CSCI 1010
Introduction to Computer Science: Principles
CSCI 1020
Introduction to Computer Science: Bioinformatics
CSCI 1030
Introduction to Computer Science: Game Design
CSCI 1040
Introduction to Computer Science: Mobile Computing
CSCI 1050
Introduction to Computer Science: Multimedia
CSCI 1060
Introduction to Computer Science: Scientific Programming
CSCI 1070
Introduction to Computer Science: Taming Big Data
CSCI 1080
Introduction to Computer Science: World Wide Web
CSCI 1090
Introduction to Computer Science: Special Topics
With permission, a computing-intensive course from another discipline may be substituted. Examples of such courses include:
BME 2000
Biomedical Engineering Computing
CVNG 1500
Civil Engineering Computing
STAT 3850
Foundation of Statistics

Applied Systems 

Course List
Code Title Credits
CSCI 3550
Computer Networks
CSCI 3710
Databases
CSCI 4650
Computer Security
CSCI 4850
High-Performance Computing

Theory 

Course List
Code Title Credits
CSCI 3100
Algorithms
CSCI 3200
Programming Languages

Graduate Electives

The general requirements must include a course from at least two of the following categories:

  • CSCI 5200-5299 (Language/Compilers courses)
  • CSCI 5600-5699 (Large Scale Systems courses)
  • CSCI 5700-5799 (Knowledge Systems)
  • CSCI 5800-5899 or BCB 5200/5250 (Advanced Applications)

Program Notes

Thesis Option

A master's thesis is optional. Students completing a thesis should take six credits of Thesis Research (Thesis Research (CSCI 5990)) as part of the elective requirements.

Internship with Industry

Students may apply at most three credits of Internship with Industry (CSCI 5910) toward the degree requirements.

Closely Related Disciplines

With approval, students may include up to six credits of elective graduate coursework in closely related disciplines (e.g. mathematics and statistics, bioinformatics and computational biology, electrical and computer engineering).

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