2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Computer Science, MS with a Concentration in Game Development (0701)

Requirements for the MS in Computer Science with a Concentration in Game Development

Transition Courses

These course credits may not be applied toward the 33 credits required for the degree.

CS 510 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
CS 520 - Computer Science II Credits: 3

Computer Science Core (12 credits)

CS 600 - Data Structures & Algorithms Credits: 3
CS 610 - Computer Organization & Architecture Credits: 3
CS 620 - Database Design & Implementation Credits: 3
CS 650 - Operating Systems Credits: 3

Game Development Concentration (12 credits)

Required Courses

CS 734 - Game Development Credits: 3

Select three electives:

CS 736 - Advanced Game Development Credits: 3
CS 742 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3
CS 760 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
CS 773 - Mobile Applications Development Credits: 3

Total Concentration Electives (9 Credits)

Total Concentration (12 Credits)

Computer Science Elective (3 Credits)

Capstone (6 credits)

Select Option A or B:

Option A:

CS 780 - Software Project Development: Design Credits: 3
CS 784 - Software Project Development: Implementation Credits: 3

Option B:

CS 980 - Thesis Preparation Seminar Credits: 3
CS 981 - Thesis Credits: 3

Capstone must be a Game Development project or a Game Development thesis

Total: 33 credits