Master of Science in Computer Science

Students may transfer up to 12 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to EKU for appropriate articulation. Learn more about transferring to EKU.

For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University graduate catalog.

CSC 730 – Programming and Data Structures (3)
The application and implementation of data structures including arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, heaps, trees and graphs and their related algorithms, using an object-oriented programming language.

CSC 815 – Computer Administration and Security (3)
Operating system concepts, installation and setup system administration, managing system services, program security, viruses and worms, encryption, database security, security policies, legal and ethical issues.

CSC 831 – Databases and Algorithms (3)
Models and principles of information systems and database languages. The logical and physical design as well as the implementation and use of database systems.

CSC 834 – Software Engineering (3)
Planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling the implementation of a software project.