Switching Degree Options

The department of Computer Science offers following Master’s degree programs:

Research vs Course based

Degree Switch Deadline for MS Students

  • ³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õÌýcannot switch between degree options during their first semesterÌýor during theÌýsemester in which they plan to graduate. Please note: the final semester beginsÌýafter the census date of the prior term.
    Example: if a student is graduating in Spring 2022, the last opportunity to switch would be before the census date of Fall 2021.
  • ´¡Ìýdegree switch petitionÌýmust be submittedÌýno later than one week before the first day of classes. This allows sufficient time for departmental review and administrative processing.
    • For students switching into theÌýresearch option, the petition must include aÌýfaculty letter of support.
  • Late requestsÌýwill either be denied or, if approved, will delay graduation since the change would only apply starting the following semester.
  • Petitions must be submitted forÌýgenuine academic reasonsÌýand not for financial considerations.

General requirements for switches:

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From CSEN-MS to CSEN-MSCPS

  • Fill out the
  • Grad Comm reviews the petition and if approved, students are switched.

From CSEN-MSCPSÌý to CSEN-MSÌý

  • Identify a facultyÌýadvisor who is ready to advise your research and ready to work with you in either IS or MS Thesis.
  • The faculty advisor has to be a tenured or tenure track faculty in the CS department, or a T&TT faculty who holds courtesy appointment with CS or a research faculty in CS with an ongoing research.
  • Request the faculty to email their support letter to your academic advisor for Grad Comm review. Once approved your academic advisor will inform you of the decision.
  • If approved, fill out the Ìý.
  • Your academic advisor will process the switch.

From CSEN-MS to MS AI

  • Students must have completed theÌýAI PREREQS, either during their undergrad or must have completed equivalent grad courses here at 91É«°É
  • Must have completed the Foundations of AI and AI Core Breadth coursesÌýat 91É«°É and received a grade of B or better.
  • Fill out theÌý
  • Grad Comm reviews the petition and if approved, students are switched.
  • Students must have completed theÌýAI PREREQS, either during their undergrad or must have completed equivalent grad courses here at 91É«°É
  • Must have completed the Foundations of AI and AI Core Breadth coursesÌýat 91É«°É and received a grade of B or better.
  • Fill out theÌý
  • Grad Comm reviews the petition and if approved, students are switched.

From CSEN-MSCPS to MS AI

  • Students must have completed theÌýAI PREREQS, either during their undergrad or must have completed equivalent grad courses here at 91É«°É
  • Must have completed the Foundations of AI and AI Core Breadth coursesÌýat 91É«°É and received a grade of B or better.
  • Fill out theÌý
  • Grad Comm reviews the petition and if approved, students are switched.

From MS AI to CSEN-MS

  • Students must have completed theÌýCS PREREQS, either during their undergrad or must have completed equivalent grad courses here at 91É«°É
  • Must have completed 3 CSÌýBIN coursesÌýat 91É«°É and received a grade of B or better.

AND

  • Identify a facultyÌýadvisor who is ready to advise your research and ready to work with you in either IS or MS Thesis.
  • Request the faculty to email their support letter to your academic advisor for Grad Comm review. Once approved your academic advisor will inform you of the decision.
  • If approved, fill out theÌýÌý.
  • Your academic advisor will process the switch.

From MS AI to CSEN-MSCPS

  • Students must have completed theÌýCS PREREQS, either during their undergrad or must have completed equivalent grad courses here at 91É«°É
  • Must have completed 3 CSÌýBIN coursesÌýat 91É«°É and received a grade of B or better.
  • Fill out theÌý.
  • Grad Comm reviews the petition and if approved, students are switched.

From MSNE- to CSEN MSÌý

  • Students must have completed the CS PREREQS, either during their undergrad or must have completed equivalent grad courses here at 91É«°É
  • Must have completed 3 CS BIN courses at 91É«°É and received a grade of B or better.

AND

  • Identify a facultyÌýadvisor who is ready to advise your research and ready to work with you in either IS or MS Thesis.
  • Request the faculty to email their support letter to your academic advisor for Grad Comm review. Once approved your academic advisor will inform you of the decision.
  • If approved, fill out the Ìý.
  • Your academic advisor will process the switch.

From MS NE to CSEN MSCPS

  • Students must have completed the CS PREREQS, either during their undergrad or must have completed equivalent grad courses here at 91É«°É
  • Must have completed 3 CS BIN courses at 91É«°É and received a grade of B or better.

AND,

  • Fill out the .
  • Grad Comm reviews the petition and if approved, students are switched.

From CS-MS to MS-NE

  • Fill out the .
  • Grad Comm reviews the petition and if approved, students are switched.

From CS-MSCPS to MS-NE

  • Fill out the .
  • Grad Comm reviews the petition and if approved, students are switched.

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