Computer Science - Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
5 Year Dual Degree BS+MS Program
The dual degree program combines some of the requirements of the Bachelor of Science (BS) and the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science. It is very important for the student to apply to the BS+MS program before they take any 400-level C S courses. Full details of the program can be found at https://computerscience.nmsu.edu/.
Admission occurs in two steps.
- First, students will apply to the Computer Science department to receive approval for the BS+MS program. The student submits the pre-application when he/she is within 48 credits of earning a BS in Computer Science; an application form is provided on the department website. Qualification for the BS+MS program will be based on the cumulative (non-grade replaced) grade point average in Computer Science and Math courses taken up to that point (at least 3.5), including at least two of the following: C S 370 Compilers and Automata Theory, C S 371 Software Development and C S 372 Data Structures and Algorithms, and recommendations by faculty members listed on the departmental application. Additional factors might be taken into account when available (e.g., GRE scores). Students having a grade point average below 3.5 may be admitted to the combined program on a case-by-case basis, depending on faculty recommendations and evaluations of the individual academic and professional history.
- Once the Computer Science department has notified the applicant of acceptance in the combined BS+MS program, the applicant must then formally apply to the graduate school for formal admission to the graduate program. This application to the graduate school is made during the semester of graduation from the BS in Computer Science.
The curriculum for the first three years of the BS+MS program coincides with the requirements of the BS program. In particular; the general requirements include a grade of at least a C- in each course satisfying the departmental and non-departmental requirements. No course may be counted as satisfying both a departmental and non-departmental requirement. No course taken to satisfy either a departmental or non-departmental requirement may be taken S/U. The following are the departmental requirements for the degree (the non-departmental requirements are identical to those of the BS in Computer Science).
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Requirements for Years 1 through 4 | ||
| C S 172 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| C S 271 | Object Oriented Programming | 4 |
| C S 272 | Introduction to Data Structures | 4 |
| C S 273 | Machine Programming and Organization | 4 |
| C S 278 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 |
| C S 370 | Compilers and Automata Theory | 4 |
| C S 371 | Software Development | 4 |
| C S 372 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| C S 419 | Computing Ethics and Social Implications of Computing | 1 |
| C S 449 | Senior Thesis | 4 |
| or C S 448 | Senior Project | |
| C S 471 | Programming Language Structure I | 3 |
| C S 474 | Operating Systems I | 3 |
| C S 482 | Database Management Systems I | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Computer Networks I | 3 | |
| Artificial Intelligence I | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics I | 3 | |
| Introduction to Data Mining | 3 | |
| Bioinformatics Programming | 3 | |
| Computer Security | 3 | |
| Introduction to Smart Grids | 3 | |
| Human-Centered Computing | 3 | |
| Bioinformatics | 3 | |
| Digital Game Design | 3 | |
| Visual Programming | 3 | |
| Applied Machine Learning I | 3 | |
| Parallel Programming | 3 | |
| Cloud and Edge Computing | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Operating Systems II | 3 | |
| Computer Networks II | 3 | |
| Departmental Requirements for Year 5 | ||
| C S 510 | Automata, Languages, Computability | 3 |
| C S 570 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
| One additional course numbered 550 or above | 3 | |
| One additional course numbered 500 or above | 3 | |
| C S 599 | Master's Thesis 1 | 6 |
| or C S 598 | Master's Project | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Artificial Intelligence II | 3 | |
| Advanced Software Engineering | 3 | |
| Database Management Systems II | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Operating Systems II | 3 | |
| Artificial Intelligence II | 3 | |
| Advanced Software Engineering | 3 | |
| Database Management Systems II | 3 | |
| Computer Networks II | 3 | |
| Algorithms in Systems Biology | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 76 | |
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In order to fulfill the degree requirement, the student must complete a total of 6 credits for either course.