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Two New MS Degree Options Offered by Computer Science Starting in Fall 2011April 13, 2011

Two New MS Degree Options Offered by Computer Science Starting in Fall 2011

The CS Department will have two new MS degree options starting in Fall 2011. These degree options will be viable alteratives for all CS Department undergraduate students, but may be particularly attractive for BS CC and BA CS students as they both require fewer undergraduate math prerequisites. We believe both of the new MS degree options will be very employable degrees.

1. MS Computer Criminology

This degree will give students training in the area of information assurance, cyberforensics, and computer/network security. As a side effect of taking the required CS graduate courses for the MS CC degree, MS CC students will fulfill a National Security Agency (NSA) approved certificate program. Some departmental assistantships may be available and there is a possibility for support through an NSF Scholarship for Service program. More information about the MS CC degree is accessible at:
http://www.cs.fsu.edu/current/grad/cc_ms.php

2. MS Computer and Network System Administration

This degree will give students training in the area of computer and network system administration. System administrators have traditionally been very employable and can find employment almost anywhere in the world. MS CNSA students will be given higher priority for working with our department systems group. In addition, these students may also receive assistantships to help provide system administration to other departments in the College of Arts & Sciences. More information about the MS CNSA degree is accessible at:
http://www.cs.fsu.edu/current/grad/cnsa_ms.php