A total of 30 semester hours in graduate computer science courses is required. There is a core of 15 graduate semester hours required for all concentrations. In addition to the core, students must take a concentration-specific Studio Component consisting of six semester hours. The remaining nine semester hours consist of a concentration-specific course and/or electives per the requirements for each concentration. Students accepted into the MS in CSSD with the studio option must complete a sixhour studio component through which an exposition paper will be generated. The student must meet with a graduate faculty who will select an Advisory Committee to supervise the studio component of the program. The advisor and committee are responsible for determining successful completion of the studio component of the program by evaluation of the exposition paper and the student’s presentation of same.

Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission. Non-refundable $35.00 application processing fee. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities with degrees posted. (Students who have previously attended JSU do not need to request a transcript from the university). Official tests scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The GRE must have been taken within the previous five years of enrollment. Three Graduate Reference Forms completed by individuals who can provide qualitative assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate coursework. Reference forms will be submitted electronically. Instructions for submission will be sent through email to the applicant upon submission of the online graduate application. International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.