Graduate Programs in in Dept of Computer Science Univ of Texas at San Antonio Univ. of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Weining Zhang
Overview � Two graduate degrees: � Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science � Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science � PhD in Computer Science � Currently, there are about � C tl th b t � 70 masters students � 70+ PhD students 0 PhD d � 24 tenured/tenure-track faculty UTSA Computer Science Graduate 2 Programs
Masters Program g m � Graduate courses in core areas, including: � Architecture Operating Systems � Architecture, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Compilers, Networking, Multimedia Databases Info Security Multimedia, Databases, Info Security, Software Eng., Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Numeric g Analysis, Visualization, User Interface, etc. � Special concentration areas in near future � Computer and Network Security � Software Engineering g g UTSA Computer Science Graduate 3 Programs
Masters Program Options g m p � Three options: � Thesis option � Thesis option � Opportunity to participate in research projects, write and defend a thesis write and defend a thesis � Non-thesis project option � Opportunity to participate in research projects pp y p p p j � Non-thesis course option � Opportunity to take courses on more subjects pp y j � Typically the MS is completed in two years UTSA Computer Science Graduate 4 Programs
Why Earn a Masters Degree ? W y E D g � Get a better job with higher pay � Learn advanced topics from experts � Learn advanced topics from experts � Improve CS knowledge and skills � P � Prepare for career advances f d UTSA Computer Science Graduate 5 Programs
Masters Degree Requirements D g q m � Complete 36 credit hours � 12 credit hours of required courses � 12 credit hours of required courses � 18 credit hours of elective courses � 6 credit hours depending on option � 6 dit h d di ti � Thesis � Project � Project � Courses � Cumulative GPA 3 0 or higher � Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher UTSA Computer Science Graduate 6 Programs
Masters Program Admission g m m � Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher in last 60 hours of course work of course work � TOEFL score (for international applicants) � Require CS background in subjects such as � Require CS background in subjects such as � Data structure, algorithms analysis � Computer organization architecture � Computer organization, architecture � System programming, operating systems � Math: calculus, linear algebra, probability & � M th l l li l b b bilit & statistics, discrete math UTSA Computer Science Graduate 7 Programs
Apply for Admission to Masters Program pp y g � Apply on-line: � http://www utsa edu/graduate/Admission http://www.utsa.edu/graduate/Admission � Have sent in: � Transcripts p � Letters of recommendations � TOEFL scores (GRE not required) � Domestic applicant deadline: � July 1 for Fall and Nov. 1 for Spring � International applicant deadline: � I t ti l li t d dli � April 1 for Fall and Sept. 1 for Spring UTSA Computer Science Graduate 8 Programs
Ph.D. Program .D. g m � Leading-edge research opportunities: � Bioinformatics � Languages and Compilers � Networking � Software Engineering g g � Database � High Performance Computing and Scientific Computing � Multimedia � Operating Systems � Visualization � Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning � Algorithms � Information Assurance, Computer Security, and Cryptographic Protocols yp g p UTSA Computer Science Graduate 9 Programs
Why Earn a Ph.D.? W y E .D. � To become an expert in your field � To participate in the advancement of human knowledge � To participate in the advancement of human knowledge � To increase your durable human capital � It stays on your resume long after your current skills have b become obsolete b l � To establish your credentials as a researcher � Enables you to be principal investigator of government-funded Enables you to be principal investigator of government funded research projects � Enables you to direct research in your company or government organization organization � To establish your credentials as an educator � Enables you to become a member of the Graduate Faculty of your institution i tit ti UTSA Computer Science Graduate 10 Programs
Ph.D. Degree Requirements .D. D g q m � Complete 90 credit hours � 30 hours of graduate courses � 30 hours of graduate courses � 12 hrs core courses, 18 hrs electives � 42 hours of research f � 6 hrs seminar, 18 hrs Doc. Res., 18 hrs Dissertation � 18 hours of flexible electives � 18 h f fl ibl l ti � Do research that contributes to the discipline of Computer Science of Computer Science � Write and defend a dissertation � Typically takes 5 years after a BS degree � Typically takes 5 years after a BS degree UTSA Computer Science Graduate 11 Programs
Ph.D. Admission Requirements .D. m q m � B.A., B.S., or M.S. degree in CS or related area � Cumulative GPA of 3 30 or higher in the last 60 � Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher in the last 60 hours of course work, � A total score of at least 1000 on the GRE � A total score of at least 1000 on the GRE verbal and math sections and at least 3.0 on the analytical section, the analyt cal sect on, � A score of at least 550 on TOEFL (213 for the computer version) for int'l students p ) � Three letters of recommendation UTSA Computer Science Graduate 12 Programs
How to Apply for Ph. D. Admission pp y f . D. m � Apply on-line: � http://www utsa edu/graduate/Admission � http://www.utsa.edu/graduate/Admission � Provide: Resume, Statement of Research Experience and Interests Experience and Interests � Have sent in: � Transcripts � Transcripts � Letters of recommendations � GRE & TOEFL � GRE & TOEFL scores � Application deadlines: Feb. 1 for Fall, Oct. 1 for S Spring admission (domestic or international) i dmissi (d m sti i t ti l) UTSA Computer Science Graduate 13 Programs
Financial Support F pp � Stipend for Ph. D. Students � $21000/year plus paid tuition and fees � $21000/year plus paid tuition and fees � May continue subject to acceptable progress � M � May require teaching i t hi � Research & Teaching Assistantship � Available to qualified masters and Ph.D. l bl l f d d Ph D students � G � Graduate Research Scholarship is also available d t R h S h l hi i l il bl to masters students UTSA Computer Science Graduate 14 Programs
Additional Information f m � Web sites: � CS Dept: http://www cs utsa edu � CS Dept: http://www.cs.utsa.edu � Grad Col: http://www.utsa.edu/graduate � E � Email: il � Office: cs@utsa.edu � Grad. Advisor of Record: G d d f R d wzhang@cs.utsa.edu � Department Office: � Room: SB 4.01.28 � phone: (210) 458-4436 UTSA Computer Science Graduate 15 Programs
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