School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Computer Science
Graduate Program
Computer scientists solve computational problems. This includes the development and analysis of programs that we use everyday.
The faculty members in the EECS program are leading experts in their respective disciplines. Our faculty members lead academic instruction and research activities in artificial intelligence, computer architecture, and computer security.
Students can obtain the following computer science graduate degrees at WSU Tri-Cities:
Computer Science Graduate School Admissions Requirements
In order to be admitted to the computer science Master’s or Doctoral program at WSU Tri-Cities you must submit an online application to the Graduate School that includes:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- One-page statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation (be prepared to enter recommender’s name and email address)
- Official GRE scores and TOEFL score (if applicable)
Students seeking admission to the graduate program in computer science whose undergraduate studies were not in computer science will be asked to take lower-division coursework. Requirements are subject to change. Please check the current EECS Handbook for current requirements.
- CPT S 121 Program Design and Development C/C++
- CPT S 122 Data Structures C/C++
- CPT S 223 Advanced Data Structures C/C++
- CPT S 260 Introduction to Computer Architecture
- CPT S 317 Automata and Formal Languages
- CPT S 350 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- CPT S 355 Programming Language Design
- CPT S 360 Systems Programming C/C++
- MATH 216 Discrete Structures
- PHIL 201 Introduction to Formal Logic
All or most of these courses should be completed before the student is eligible for admission into the MS or PhD Program in computer science. In addition, the admissions committee may require students to complete other prerequisite courses.
Computer Science Graduate Degree Program Requirements
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