PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The Master of Science degree in Computer Science is designed to provide advanced study and development for students who have a basic understanding of the concepts and methodologies central to professional success in the field. The objectives of the program are to:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS For unconditional admission, students must satisfy the following:
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION For those students who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements, conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances. Individuals admitted on a conditional basis may satisfy the requirements for unconditional admission as follows:
TRANSFER CREDIT A maximum of nine (9) credit hours taken at another regionally accredited university with a grade of “B” or better can be applied to the degree. These courses must be comparable in bulletin description to courses in the CS program and must be approved by the Dean of Arts & Sciences or Graduate Advisor, CS Program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY Admission to the program for the M.S. in Computer Science does not constitute official admission to candidacy. The student must be admitted to candidacy for the degree at least one semester prior to the anticipated semester of graduation. To be eligible for admission to candidacy, students must meet the following requirements:
DEGREE OPTIONS There are two degree options: thesis and non-thesis. In the thesis option, the student must successfully complete and defend a thesis, as well as, completing other requirements stated below. See Thesis Guidelines for additional information. In the non-thesis option, the student must pass a written comprehensive exam and must successfully complete a research paper.
For both options what follows should be followed by the students during their program of study.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the degree are admission to candidacy, the successful completion of 5 graduate-level core courses and 3-5 elective courses (30 SHs for the thesis option and 31 SHs for the non-thesis option) with an overall grade point average of 3.0, and successful completion of a thesis or a paper. The degree requirements for the thesis and non-thesis options are as follows:
APPROVAL PROCESS
THESIS OPTION See Thesis Guidelines.
NON-THESIS OPTION The proposal for a research paper must be approved by the research supervisor. The research paper must be approved by the supervisor, CS Department Chair, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate Dean.
SUBMISSION OF THESIS OR RESEARCH PAPER The thesis must be submitted according to Thesis Guidelines. The research paper must be submitted to the department at least two months prior to graduation and must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School office at least two weeks prior to the end of the term of graduation. Two approved copies of the research paper are necessary, one of which will be kept by the CS department.
CURRICULUM The CS degree curriculum consists of five core required courses and five (non-thesis option) or three (thesis option) elective courses. All courses offer three hours of credit except CS 6625-6626-6627, which offers one to three hours, and CS 6699, which offers one to six hours.
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis Option*
* Also includes a comprehensive examination.
COURSES The courses for the Master of Science degree in CS are listed below:
The Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed to broaden and enhance each student’s ability to understand, analyze and evaluate issues that confront the American criminal justice system. Included in the objectives of the program’s core coursework are (a) to prepare students to understand, analyze and evaluate the principles and functions of personnel administration in criminal justice applications; (b) to prepare students to understand, analyze and evaluate trends and developments affecting the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution in light of historical case precedent; (c) to prepare students to understand, analyze and evaluate issues that affect the structure and functioning of the criminal justice system; and (d) to understand, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the American judicial process with respect to its legal basis, organization and management. Specific institutional objectives of the program are as follows:
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS The minimum requirement for admission to the Master of Science program in Criminal Justice is a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution. Students who desire to enter this program but do not have a degree in criminal justice, police administration, law enforcement, or corrections may be required to meet other criteria such as additional coursework regarding undergraduate or professional preparation. Significant professional experience may be considered. However, admission to the program does not imply official admission for the degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Unconditional Admission Students may be admitted unconditionally if they meet the following requirements:
Conditional Admission Conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements to the graduate program. See Conditional Admission requirements in the general regulations section of this catalog. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
Students with academic deficiencies (course work, GPA, GRE, or MAT scores) might be required to complete additional course work before being granted unconditional admission to the program.
CURRICULUM All courses offer three semester hours credit.
TRANSFER CREDIT A maximum of four courses (12 semester hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution each with a grade of “B” or better can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the Criminal Justice Graduate Program and be approved by the appropriate main campus dean/department chair. If the student transfers a “core” or “required course,” he/she is still subject to a written comprehensive exam based on the material presented at Troy University.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Any student completing the course work with a 3.0 GPA or better, fulfilling candidacy requirements, successfully completing the required comprehensive examinations (for CJ 6610, 6620, 6622 and 6624) and the research requirement (CJ 6650), will be awarded the master’s degree. (If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may be retaken or another elective taken in its place.)
______________________________________ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The Master of Science Graduate Program in Environmental and Biological Sciences is designed to broaden the student's perspective and provide skills and knowledge for understanding and solving problems in the environmental and biological sciences. The Program teaches students the direct and indirect economic, social, and political contributions of the environmental and biological sciences. The Program underscores the interdisciplinary and cooperative nature of environmental and biological issues. The Program teaches how to manage conflicts and emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating with the private and public sectors, regulatory agencies, interest groups, and communities. The Program objectives are listed below:
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS Candidates for admission must have a baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical subject area. Candidates should have completed foundation courses in the biological sciences, one year of general chemistry, and one course in statistics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES To apply for admission to the graduate program in Environmental and Biological Sciences, applicants must submit the following materials:
Unconditional Admission Unconditional admission may be granted to students who fulfill the following requirements:
Conditional Admission Conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements to the graduate program. See Conditional Admission requirements in the general regulations section of this catalog. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
Students with academic deficiencies (course work, GPA, GRE, or MAT scores) might be required to complete additional course work before being granted unconditional admission to the program.
TRANSFER CREDIT A maximum of 12 semester hours taken at another regionally accredited institution, each with a "B" grade or better, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the Department’s graduate program and also be approved by the Department Chair. Non-thesis students who transfer a "core" course are still required to take a written comprehensive exam based on the material presented at Troy University.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY To be admitted to candidacy, students must have completed a minimum of 10 semester hours in the Program and have attained a minimum 3.0 GPA on all work attempted, including a minimum grade of 3.0 (4.0 scale) EBS 6691. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may either be retaken or another elective taken in its place.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A student who successfully completes the requirements listed above will be awarded the master's degree (M.S.) in Environmental and Biological Sciences.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS The Graduate School offers several different types of assistantships and fellowships. Students should check the Graduate School’s website (www.troy.edu/graduateschool/index.htmll) for details about assistantships and fellowships, deadlines, and copies of application forms. Students should send the completed assistantship forms to the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, 213 McCall Hall. Students should also contact a faculty member who would be willing to serve as their graduate thesis adviser before applying for an assistantship.
CORE COURSES AND CONCENTRATIONS
Environmental Sciences Concentration
Biological Sciences Concentration
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