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Program Objectives

• Full-Stack Development Skills: Students will gain proficiency in front-end and back-end development, learning languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side technologies.
• Design and User Experience: The program emphasizes creating visually appealing and user-centered interfaces, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Project-Based Learning: Through hands-on projects, students will develop the ability to design, code, and deploy functional and aesthetically pleasing websites and web applications.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

• Develop full-stack web applications that meet industry standards.
• Implement user-friendly interfaces and responsive designs.
• Integrate databases and APIs to create data-driven web applications.
• Identify and apply security best practices in web development.

Curriculum

Master of Science in Computer Science (33 CH) - Web Development

Required courses (21 CH):

• CSCI 5003 Object-Oriented Programming Design & Patterns
• CSCI 5403 Software Engineering
• CSCI 5413 Algorithm Design and Analysis
• CSCI 5603 Database Design
• CSCI 6583 Internship (16 weeks) OR
  • CSCI 6883-6 M.S. Degree Project (16 weeks) OR
  • CSCI 6983-6 M.S. Degree Research (16 weeks)
• CSCI 5-6xxx CSCI elective outside of chosen track
• CSCI 5-6xxx CSCI elective outside of chosen track

Web Development (12 hours)

• CSCI 6313 HTML/CSS/JavaScript - Advanced review of HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript: responsive design for web and mobile.
• CSCI 6323 Server Web Development - Build websites with server technologies: PHP, Java/C# or Node.js: server side websites, REST APIs, and securing websites.
• CSCI 6333 Frontend Web Development - Client-side development; browser: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, ReactJS, Vue, and Web Assembly.
• CSCI 6343 Cloud Development - Implement cloud solutions to enhance applications in the cloud: database, queues, hubs, serverless, and web servers.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above (preference given to applicants with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area, or applicants with significant relevant experience)
• Personal statement and purpose for seeking the degree
• One letter of recommendation from an employer, supervisor, or professor
• Professional resume including academic and professional accomplishments
• Students must provide their own computer/laptop

Transferring from another Masters Program

• Students may transfer up to six hours from another Computer Science Masters program
• Only grades of a "B" or higher will be transferred
• Need to include an Official transcript when applying to ÐßÐßÊÓƵ

Graduate Admissions can be reached at [email protected] or by calling (405) 208-5351. If you are an International student seeking a visa, please contact [email protected] or 405-208-5358.

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