{ "document_id": 16850, "page": 149, "width_pt": 612, "height_pt": 792, "rotation": 0, "pipeline_version": "paddleocr-vl-1.6+paul-48", "engine": "paddleocr_vl", "source_run_id": 16961, "item_count": 14, "counts_by_type": { "footer": 1, "heading": 2, "text": 10, "title": 1 }, "build_ms": 2, "items": [ { "id": "p149.1", "order": 1, "type": "title", "bbox": { "l": 144.24, "t": 719.52, "r": 467.76, "b": 679.2 }, "text": "THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY", "attrs": { "block_label": "doc_title" }, "level": 2 }, { "id": "p149.2", "order": 2, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.88, "t": 664.56, "r": 290.4, "b": 491.04 }, "text": "The Division of Computer and Technological Sciences is a part of the College of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health. The division offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Computer Science Technology (MSCST). Admission requirements include good undergraduate academic standing, GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation from undergraduate teachers or current employers (for applicants working in the field of technology). A prospective candidate may or may not have an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in computer science. A candidate with a non-computer science degree must show great motivation towards learning in the technological fields." }, { "id": "p149.3", "order": 3, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.64, "t": 491.04, "r": 290.16, "b": 363.6 }, "text": "Students with an undergraduate degree in computer science (Plan A) will directly proceed to the core courses. However, the students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than computer science (Plan B) must complete 12 hours of intensive foundation courses to gain the proficiency needed in the areas of computer programming, data structures, discrete mathematics, and computer organization. After completion of the foundation courses, students in Plan B will move on to the core courses." }, { "id": "p149.4", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 69.12, "t": 363.36, "r": 289.68, "b": 306.24 }, "text": "Both thesis and non-thesis options are available in the program leading to the Master of Science degree. Six (6) hours of project or two (2) additional electives are required in the non-thesis option." }, { "id": "p149.5", "order": 5, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 68.88, "t": 306.24, "r": 290.4, "b": 107.28 }, "text": "Students can also choose from the Computer Science Theory (THR) option or the Information Technology (IT) option. The total number of hours required is 30, which includes 12 hours of core courses and 12 hours that students select from the option of their choice. In addition, the students complete six (6) hours of Thesis (COS 699), or Projects (COS 696), or free electives. The last two options are recommended for candidates who plan to pursue employment in the computer industry after completion of the master's degree or who are currently gainfully employed. The students completing the degree will have a broad knowledge in various subject areas which include Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Networking, WEB Programming, Software Engineering, Databases, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, Computer Vision, Compiler Design, Computer Security, Cryptography, Multimedia Technology, and Advanced Algorithms." }, { "id": "p149.6", "order": 6, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 321.12, "t": 664.32, "r": 541.92, "b": 616.56 }, "text": "Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, Computer Vision, Compiler Design, Computer Security, Cryptography, Multimedia Technology, and Advanced Algorithms." }, { "id": "p149.7", "order": 7, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 321.36, "t": 607.2, "r": 530.64, "b": 582.72 }, "text": "ADMISSION TO THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p149.8", "order": 8, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 322.08, "t": 571.44, "r": 380.88, "b": 560.16 }, "text": "Application", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p149.9", "order": 9, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 321.12, "t": 559.92, "r": 541.44, "b": 489.36 }, "text": "Admission to the graduate program is based on the evidence that the candidate has already attained a certain minimum level of academic proficiency. Candidates must assume responsibility for filing complete admission data, as listed below:" }, { "id": "p149.10", "order": 10, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 321.12, "t": 479.28, "r": 541.68, "b": 408.24 }, "text": "Application Form: Each student must submit a completed, signed application form together with a non-refundable fee in the amount of US 22 in bank draft. The form may be obtained from the university's web site (www.kysu.edu) or by e-mailing the request to compsci@gwmail.kysu.edu." }, { "id": "p149.11", "order": 11, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 321.36, "t": 398.16, "r": 541.68, "b": 362.16 }, "text": "Application Deadlines: The application must be received by June 15 for the fall semester, and November 15 for the spring semester." }, { "id": "p149.12", "order": 12, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 321.36, "t": 352.08, "r": 542.4, "b": 142.32 }, "text": "Transcripts: Each applicant must provide official copies of transcripts of all previous college/university credits showing all grades received and any degrees or certificates that have been awarded. (Transcript Request Forms may be obtained from the KSU website.) The student who has not completed his/her undergraduate degree at the time of application for admission to the Computer Science Technology Program must submit the current official transcript at the time of application, as well as an official transcript upon completion of the undergraduate degree. An official transcript must bear the raised seal and the signature of the registrar from the sending institution. Graduates from all schools other than Kentucky State University should contact their registrar and request that official copies of their transcripts be forwarded directly to this address:" }, { "id": "p149.13", "order": 13, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 521.76, "t": 84.72, "r": 539.76, "b": 73.2 }, "text": "141", "attrs": { "block_label": "number" } }, { "id": "p149.14", "order": 14, "type": "footer", "bbox": { "l": 380.16, "t": 83.76, "r": 507.6, "b": 72.72 }, "text": "KSU CATALOGUE, 2004-2005", "attrs": { "block_label": "footer" } } ], "excluded_furniture": { "first": [], "last": [] } }