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Â鶹´«Ã½'s computer science B.A. to computer science M.S. accelerated program allows a student to complete both the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and the Master of Science in Computer Science at SLU in less time than it would take to complete both degrees independently.

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

Computer Science, B.A.

Computer Science, M.S.

Students who want 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. Contact the graduate coordinator for more details.

Non-Course Requirements

All Science and Engineering B.A. and B.S. students must complete an exit interview/survey near the end of their bachelor's program.Ìý

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.Ìý

Students who drop belowÌýthat GPA while in the accelerated program will be placed on a one-semester probationary period before beingÌýdismissed from the accelerated program.Ìý

Only grades of "B" or better in the graduate courses taken while an undergraduate can be applied to the master's degree.

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

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.

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Waiver replacement for CSCI 5050: Computing and Society

Introduction to Computer Science

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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

CSCIÌý5050 Computing and Society (3 cr) requirement will be waived for students who took Computer Ethics as an
undergraduate; these hours would become an additional graduate elective.

Thesis Option

A master's thesis is optional. Students completing a thesis should take six credits of CSCIÌý5990 Thesis Research (0-6 cr) as part of the elective requirements.

Internship with Industry

Students may apply at most three credits of CSCIÌý5910 Internship with Industry (1-3 cr)Ìýtoward 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).