Length |
Average: 24 months.
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Full-Time |
9 credits per semester. |
Part-Time |
6 credits or less per semester. |
Credits & Concentrations |
- Software development certificate (required for Computer Science MS,15 credits)
- Artificial intelligence certificate (concentration option, 15 credits)
- Web and database technologies certificate (concentration option, 15 credits)
- Cybersecurity (concentration option, 15 credits; must start with software development certificate)
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Start Terms |
Fall and spring
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Format
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Online, on-campus
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Tuition for 2022-2023 |
$1,031 per credit, $50 fee per course.
Learn more about our tuition & fees.
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Average Work Experience of Computer MS Student
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Work experience varies. A background in computer science is not required to apply, though prerequisites may be needed.
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Potential Career Paths |
The Computer Science MS helps prepare graduates for jobs such as:
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Software developer
- Web developer
- Technology analyst
- Software quality assurance engineer
- Information systems developer
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Admission Requirements |
A bachelor’s degree in a related area is not required. If you do not have adequate programming background, you will be required to take CSC 503 Java Programming, which will count toward one of the three electives courses.
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Application Information |
To learn more about the admission process and required materials, Graduate Admission can provide more information and answer any questions.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships |
Scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and other types of financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Our Office of Financial Aid can help you understand your options.
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Graduate Assistantships |
The department offers a limited number of teaching assistantships to qualifying students beyond their first semester. For more information, please contact the Department of Computer Science at csci@sju.edu or 610-660-1567.
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Discount Eligibility
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- Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.
- Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.
- Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs.
Note - discounts cannot be combined.
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Veterans
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Saint Joseph's is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.
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