Comprehensive Exam Option:
18 units of required courses specified for the area of concentration
12 units from allowed electives for the concentration
(No more than 9 units may be from the 400 level courses.)
Eligible courses are explained here.
Comprehensive examination covering the following required courses:
- CECS 524 - Advanced Topics in Programming Languages (3 units)
- CECS 528 - Advanced Analysis of Algorithms (3 units)>
- CECS 543 - Advanced Software Engineering (3 units)
Thesis Option:
Successful completion of a thesis provides a unifying culmination to the program, and an enhanced resume for future industrial or academic endeavors
18 units of required courses specified for the area of concentration chosen
6 units from allowed electives for the concentration
(No more than 9 units may be from the 400 level courses.);
Eligible courses are explained here.
6 units of thesis with written report and oral presentation approved by the thesis committee.
At least 3 units must be taken from the following course
- CECS 698 - Thesis or Industrial Project (3-6 units)
Remaining 3 units may be taken from either of the following courses
- CECS 697 - Directed Research (1-3 units)
- CECS 698 - Thesis or Industrial Project (3-6 units)