MS in Computer Science

SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz offers a 30-credit master’s degree program in Computer Science, designed to help students from all backgrounds advance to new careers in technology fields. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of application developers, start-up entrepreneurs, and business analysts to thrive in a rapidly-changing world. This program offers: Flexible Course Scheduling : Our Fall and Spring semester courses are offered in-person, and the summer courses are offered online. The full program can be completed in as few as 3 semesters of full-time study. A typical full time student takes three courses (9 credits) per semester. Building Foundation and Skills : Our curriculum is focused on building a strong foundation in the theoretical concepts of computer science, while introducing applicable skills in areas like machine learning, web and database development, cybersecurity, and data science. Faculty and Facilities : Courses are taught by dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields with active research programs. Our network and security lab provides advanced computing facilities. Responsive Curriculum : Our curriculum is constantly evolving in step with current trends in technology, emphasizing the skills that employers – especially in the Hudson Valley’s growing tech industries – need right now. Accessible Format : Admission to the program is open to ALL undergraduate majors. While many of our students enter the program with undergraduate degrees in computer science or related fields, many successful candidates have come from fields as varied as Philosophy, Fine Arts, Journalism, Business, and Biology.

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