Accelerated Master’s Program (AKA 4+1 Program)
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Description:
The Department of Computer Science offers an accelerated program that enables students to earn a Bachelor of Computer Science degree as well as earn graduate degree credits toward a Master's in Computer Science.
NUMBER OF POSSIBLE CREDIT HOURS TO EARN AS AN UNDERGRADUATE PRIOR TO FALL ’24 = 12
Undergraduate students who are accepted into the Accelerated Master's Program (AKA 4+1) prior to Fall 2024 may earn a maximum of 12 master's credit hours, that will count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
NUMBER OF POSSIBLE CREDIT HOURS TO EARN AS AN UNDERGRADUATE AFTER TO FALL ’24 = 9
After Fall 2024, you may earn a maximum of 9 master's credit hours, that will count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
TOTAL NUMBER OF POSSIBLE CREDIT HOURS TO EARN AS AN UNDERGRADUATE = 21
Undergraduate students can earn up to a total of twenty-one (21) master's credit hours prior to their completion of undergraduate degree. Remember, ONLY twelve (12) (or nine (9) after acceptance in Fall 2024) of the twenty-one (21) will be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Seek email permission from contact person listed below to approve the additional nine (9) to twelve (12) master's credits.
NOTE: Only grades of B or higher can be transferred to the graduate record.
When to Apply:
Students who are interested in the Accelerated Master's Program (AKA 4+1) in Computer Science may submit their application upon completing the first semester of their junior year. Applications may be submitted by the end of their junior year. This application policy also applies to transfer students who have equivalent junior status.
Undergraduate students who are accepted into the Accelerated Master's Program (AKA 4+1) may enroll in a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours that will count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Only grades of B or higher can be transferred to the graduate record.
NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS NEEDED TO EARN A MASTERS IN MECHANCIAL ENGINEERING:
12 MIN CREDITS & 6 CREDITS FOR THESIS RESEARCH
18 MIN CREDITS & AT LEAST TWO 600 LEVEL ELECTIVES FOR NON-THESIS
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Admission Requirements:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Completed at least 60 credit hours of which at least thirty (30) need to be earned at CSU
Application Process:
Students who wish to apply to the Accelerated Master's Program in Computer Science, must complete the following:
1. An Accelerated Master’s Program APPLICATION FORM
2. A maximum 1500-word personal statement describing why and how this program will enhance your academic and career goals (can be uploaded or written within the application form)
3. Letter of Recommendation by your faculty - LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM
Notice of Acceptance:
You will be notified of the decision via email within seven (7) to ten (10) business days.
Accelerated Master's Program Course Selections:
To see the Computer Science courses that provide both undergraduate and graduate course credit, log into CampusNet, go to Class Search, choose a semester, and search for CS undergraduate courses that have the pink circle with the letter C inside signifying ‘combined.’
For example:
When you click on the pink circled C, you will see the current enrollment for the graduate portion of the course.
You WILL need special permission to enroll in the graduate course as an Accelerated Master’s Program student. Ask your academic advisor to submit this special permission to enroll in the combined CS graduate course.
Questions?
Contact Name: Lydia Demjanczuk
Contact Email: l.demjanczuk@csuohio.edu