Graduate Computer Science

The Computer Science Department offers a Master of Science program as well as a number of graduate Professional Development Certificates. The Master of Science is intended for those who have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or have sufficient preparation.

The purpose of these programs is to provide the intellectual and practical tools that professionals will need either to pursue or further careers as computer scientists in industry or to pursue a doctorate degree in computer science.

Certificate/Prerequisite Programs

The Professional Development Certificates are intended for those who would like to obtain certification in the certain specific areas without having to undertake the preparatory work for a Master's degree. A special sequences of prerequisite courses can be taken towards entry into the certificate programs.

Master's Program Admission

  • Applicants for the Master of Science program in Computer Science must satisfy the graduate admission requirements of the University. Further, applicants should (ideally) possess an undergraduate degree in computer science or an equivalent degree.
  • An applicant who does not have an undergraduate degree in computer science or the equivalent may, however, apply for admission to a Certficate Degree.
  • Graduate Record Examinations (GREs) must be taken no more than five years prior to the application.
  • Non-native speakers must have TOEFL scores of 550 (213 Computer-based exam or 79 Internet).
Applicants must submit the following materials to the office of Graduate Studies and Extended Education:
  1. a completed graduate application including goals statement — apply on line at www.wcupa.edu/grad
  2. official academic transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended
  3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
  4. two letters of recommendation
  5. TOEFL scores (non-native speakers only)

Please contact the Computer Science graduate coordinator, Dr. Afrand Agah, for further information.