After an evaluation of credentials, the applicant will be notified of the outcome of the application.
Regular Admission requires the following:
• BS with GPA over 3.0 OR
• BS with GPA over 2.7 and one of the following:
• Completion of 24 hours in CompSci
• 2 years employment in technology field
• Combined GRE score of 1000
(Verbal, Mathematical and Analytical)
Conditional Admission requires the following:
• BS in Computer Science - GPA over 2.5
• 2 years employment in technology field
• Strong recommendations from employer
• Maintenance of 3.0 GPA
• Recommendations of Graduate Committee
In addition to the general guidelines, international students must meet the following requirements:
• GPA of 3.0 (transcripts submitted in English and any translation certified)
• Minimum TOEFL scores of 525 (written) and
230 (computer) ; exempted if under-graduate studies completed in the U.S., but GRE must be completed
• Evidence of financial resources adequate to support educational/living expenses in the U.S. for the duration of their study
Upon receipt of the official Letter of Acceptance, a confirmation deposit of 3,500 ($US) is required from international students before the Immigration Form
(I-20), Certificate of Eligibility, will be sent. This deposit remains on account until graduation or withdrawal. The student may apply 65% of the deposit toward tuition and fees during the first semester of matriculation.
The full-time graduate faculty of the
Computer Science Program have terminal degrees in various academic disciplines to ensure that the needs of the interdisciplinary nature of the Computer Science Masters program are being met.
It is the policy of Kentucky State University not to discriminate against any individual in its educational programs, activities or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, age, religion, or marital status.

The Computer Science Program, within the Division of Computer & Technical
Sciences, is a part of the College of
Mathematics, Science, Technology and
Health, and offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Computer
Science Technology.
Students can choose from three tracks:
• Computer Science Theory
• Information Technology
• Information Security and Assurance
Both thesis and non-thesis options are available. Six (6) hours of project or two (2) additional electives are required for the nonthesis option.
The Master’s thesis must be prepared in conformity with the regulations approved by the Computer Science Graduate Student
Committee. All other students will be subjected to an exit exam (written and oral).
All program requirements must be completed within three years of initial admission for full-time students and four years for part-time students, unless otherwise approved by the Computer Science Graduate
Student Coordinator.
A limited number of assistantships are available for full-time students. Please see the
Division Chair to apply for an assistantship.
Admission to the graduate program in
Computer Science Technology is based on evidence that the candidate has attained a certain minimum level of academic proficiency.
Candidates must assume responsibility for filing complete admission data.
Admission requirements include good undergraduate academic standing, transcripts,
GRE scores, and three (3) letters of recommendation from undergraduate teachers, or current employers if working in the field of technology.
Application Form
Each prospective student must submit a completed and signed application form with a non-refundable fee of $22 USD ($78 USD for international applicants). The form may be obtained by an e-mail request to cts@kysu.edu or by visiting www.kysu.edu.
Application Deadline
The application must be received by June 15 for Fall semester entry, and November 15 for
Spring semester entry.
Students will be admitted according to one of the following plans:
PLAN A: Students with an undergraduate
Computer Science degree skip Foundation courses and begin Core courses (30 hours total).
PLAN B: Students with an undergraduate non-Computer Science degree are required to complete Foundation Courses (12 hours) before Core courses (42 hours total).
FOUNDATION COURSES
Required for non-CSC degree holders
COS 501 Computer Science Foundation I
COS 502 Computer Software Foundation I
COS 503 Computer Software Foundation II
COS 504 Computer Science Foundation II
CORE COURSES
Computer Science Theory
COS 535 Computer Network
COS 536 Software Engineering
COS 538 Advanced Algorithms Design
COS 541 Advanced Computer Architecture
Information Technology
COS 511 Web Programming
COS 513 Computer Graphics and GUI
COS 515 Database Management Systems
COS 518 Network and Web Security
Information Security and Assurance
COS 533 Cryptography Algorithms
COS 581 Advanced Cryptography Algorithms
COS 582 Secure E-Commerce
COS 583 Enterprise Security Managements
COS 584 Secure System Admin. & Certif.
ELECTIVES
Computer Science Theory
COS 532 Computation
COS 534 Theory of Programming Languages
COS 537 Artificial Intelligence
COS 539 Compiler Design
COS 542 Distributed Operating Systems
COS 543 Numerical Methods & Applications
Information Technology
COS 512 Web Engineering
COS 514 Database and Data Mining
COS 516 Computer Vision
COS 517 E-Commerce
COS 519 Managing Info Technology (PUA 680)
COS 520 Multimedia Design
COS 551 Expert Systems
COS 552 Storage Area Network
COS 553 Common Gateway Interface
Information Security and Assurance
COS 585 Information Security
COS 586 Information Security Assurance
COS 587 Database Security
COS 588 Computer Network Security
COS 589 Information Security Risk Analysis
COMMON ELECTIVES
COS 599 Special Topics in Technology
COS 600 Research Methodology
COS 682 Seminar on Mgmt. Info Sys. (PUA 682)
COS 683 Decision Support Systems (PUA 683)
COS 697 Independent Study
COS 698 Internship in Computer Science
COS 796 Project Course (repeated once)
COS 799 Thesis (repeated once)
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