The graduate programs in Computer Science are interdisciplinary programs offered jointly by the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science. You take courses in both departments on a wide-variety of topics, ranging from the theoretical to the applied. If you have an undergraduate background with an appropriate computer science context, then feel free to apply and expand your knowledge.
The Department of Computer Science offers both a PhD and a Master of Science (MS) program. The MS program has two options: a research-based thesis option, as well as a more professionally-oriented non-thesis option. Both programs can be done in person or online.
The PhD program and the thesis option of the MS program are designed to increase your fundamental knowledge and to give you guidance and experience in research. You achieve this by taking advanced courses, participating in seminars, and carrying out and reporting on a research project.
In the non-thesis option of the MS program, the research project is replaced by two additional courses and a project in which you apply the knowledge acquired in your courses to the solution of a significant problem.
Courses offered by the Department cover a wide range of topics. In all cases, you benefit from our small class sizes and close interaction with your professors.
Foundation course – 3 credits
Programming-intensive courses – choose two, 6 credits
Advisor-approved electives – choose three, 9 credits
Seminar – 2 credits
Thesis – 10 credits
Foundation course – 3 credits
Programming-intensive courses – choose two, 6 credits
Advisor-approved electives – choose five, 15 credits
Project – 6 credits
36 credit hours of classroom and instructional laboratory coursework
Foundation courses – 4 courses
Research-oriented courses – 4 courses
Breadth requirements – 1 course per Group:
Electives – sufficient to meet 36 credit coursework requirement
Seminar – 6 semesters
Candidacy and Dissertation
Professor Alexis Maciel, Chair of Computer Science
A complete application consists of the following:
Prerequisites: A BS or equivalent degree in computer science or other closely related subject. Admission to the computer science program depends upon Computer Science Graduate Committee approval.
Clarkson University has an excellent reputation in science and technology fields.
We have a strong focus in artificial intelligence (AI), a field that is currently sought after by many companies. Areas of expertise in the department span theory, artificial intelligence, software, graphics and visualization, systems, security, and networking.
Graduate Admissions Team
graduate@clarkson.edu
518-631-9831