The Master of Computer Science Technology program admits only students whose preparation indicates potential for a high level of success. Regular admission may be granted on the basis of one of the following two categories of requirements. Both categories are designed to ensure that MSCST students are likely to succeed in professional graduate study also have the potential for career success in the computer science field.

Requirements A:

1. Baccalaureate degree in computer science from an institution in the United States with regional accreditation or from a foreign institution with comparable accreditation.
2. An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). The GPA requirement cannot be rounded up.
3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work indicating all degrees awarded and course s taken.
4. Combined GRE scores of 284 (140 verbal, 140 quantitative, and 4 analytical writing).

Requirements B:

1. Baccalaureate degree in any field but have completed at least 24 hours of undergraduate work related to Computer Science from institutions in the United States with regional accreditation or from a foreign institution with comparable accreditation.
2. An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). The GPA requirement cannot be rounded up.
3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work indicating all degrees awarded and courses taken.
4. Combined GRE scores of 284 (140 verbal, 140 quantitative, and 4 analytical writing).
5. Verifiable full time employment in a technological field for a period of at least two (2) years.

Probationary Admission Requirements

Upon recommendation of the Graduate Program committee, Probationary Admission may be granted to applicants who have undergraduate GPA between 2.3 and 2.49 and who meet all other requirements for Regular Admission. Such applicants must possess baccalaureate degrees and must meet Requirement B of the “Regular Admission Requirements.” Students granted probationary admission are subject to initial performance requirements that are more stringent than those imposed upon others, as described below under Probation and Dismissal. They must maintain “B” or “A” grades in all courses recommended by the MSCST Program Coordinator or the Computer Science Department Chair.

Non-Degree Admission

An individual wishing to take graduate computer science courses for personal or professional development, but who does not plan to pursue a graduate degree, may be admitted as a non-degree student. A non-degree student must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5. After completing twelve credit hours in the degree program, the student will need to transition into a degree-seeking status. Otherwise, the student is no longer allowed to enroll in additional graduate courses. To be considered for full-degree status, non-degree students must have earned “B” or “A” grades in all courses recommended by the MSCST Program Coordinator or

KSU GRADUATE CATALOGUE, 2017-2018