Department of Computer Science
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Suite 704
Washington DC 20052
Voice: (202) 994-7181
Fax: (202) 994-4875
E-mail: cs@gwu.edu

Program requirements for students admitted before Fall 2006

Masters Degree Program of Study

1. Three core courses - CSci 210, 211, 212
2. No area of concentration is necessary.
3. Seven additional courses that can be taken for graduate credit.
4. At least 8 of the 10 courses must be taken at the 200 or above level
5. Normally no more than two courses may be taken outside of the department.

Doctoral Degree Program of Study

• Direct Doctorate
1. 54 credit hours of course work available for graduate credit.
2. The three core courses - Csci 210, 211, 212
3. A minimum of 15 credits in a major area
4. A maximum of fifteen credits outside of the department.
5. At most 5 courses at the 100 level
6. Csci 301 plus at least two courses at the 300 level
7. Pass the Preliminary examination within 4 semesters of starting the program.
8. Pass both parts of the Qualifying Examination
9. Complete a Dissertation for 24 credit hours
10. Must submit for publication at least one paper to a refereed venue prior to graduation.
    


• Post Masters Degree
1. 30 credit hours of course work available for graduate credit.
2. Minimum of fifteen credits in a major area
3. A maximum of two courses at the 100 level.
4. The core courses may not be part of the program
5. CSci 301 plus at least two courses at the 300 level.
6. A maximum of 3 courses outside of the department.
7. Pass the preliminary examination within 4 semesters of starting the program.
8. Pass both parts of the Qualifying Examination
9. Complete a dissertation for 24 credit hours.
10. Must submit for publication at least one paper to a referred venue prior to graduation.