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Program checklist · 5-Year (4+1) BS-MS Degree (Computer Science and Information Technology - MCST)

5-Year (4+1) BS-MS Degree (Computer Science and Information Technology - MCST)

Winston-Salem State University · Winston-Salem, NC

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Program
Award
5-Year (4+1) BS-MS Degree (Computer Science and Information Technology - MCST)
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
52.1301
Credits (computed from items)
33
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199999
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199999_b020daef
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Graduate Degree/Option Requirements

3 items
  1. The MS in Computer Science and Information Technology requires 30 to . A minor is not required. Students must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 (a “B” average). No more than two grades of “C” may be earned in the program
    Not resolved to a course
    33
  2. Students pursuing an MS in Computer Science and Information Technology must choose one of the following concentrations, along with the corresponding culminating activity (project, thesis, or exam) for that concentration
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  3. Concentration
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Core

5 items
  1. (Credit hours)
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  2. Required
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  3. (Credit hours)
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  4. Elective
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  5. (Credit hours)
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Other requirements

2 items
  1. (Credit hours)
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  2. Total Credit
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Requirements

87 items
  1. Computer Science
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  2. 9
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  3. 6
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  4. Thesis research with a written research report and presentation
    Not resolved to a course
  5. 30
    Not resolved to a course
  6. 6
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  7. Information Technology
    Not resolved to a course
  8. 9
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  9. 12
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  10. Project work with a written report and presentation
    Not resolved to a course
  11. 33
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  12. 3
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  13. Computer Science or
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  14. Information Technology
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  15. 9
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  16. 15
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  17. Comprehensive exam on the content of the MCST core and required courses
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  18. 33
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  19. 0
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  20. Course of Study
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  21. Concentration
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  22. Core courses
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  23. Required courses
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  24. Elective courses
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  25. Other required courses
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  26. Computer Science
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  27. CST 5321
    Advanced Operating Systems
    As published: “CST 5321- Advanced Operating Systems”
    3
  28. CST 5322
    Advanced Software Engineering
    As published: “CST 5322 - Advanced Software Engineering”
    3
  29. CST 6306
    Advanced Database Management Systems
    As published: “CST 6306 - Advanced Database Management Systems”
    3
  30. CST 5320
    Design and Analysis of Algorithms Methods
    As published: “CST 5320 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Methods”
    3
  31. CST 6301
    Advanced Computer Architecture
    As published: “CST 6301 - Advanced Computer Architecture”
    3
  32. CST 6302
    Programming Language and Compilers
    As published: “CST 6302 - Programming Language and Compilers”
    3
  33. CST 5101
    Computer Science Graduate Orientation
    As published: “CST 5101 - Computer Science Graduate Orientation”
    1
  34. CST 5130
    Special Topics
    As published: “CST 5130 - Special Topics”
    1
  35. CST 5301
    Parallel Computing
    As published: “CST 5301 - Parallel Computing”
    3
  36. CST 5302
    Organization of Programming Language
    As published: “CST 5302 - Organization of Programming Language”
    3
  37. CST 5303
    Softwre Design and Development
    As published: “CST 5303 - Softwre Design and Development”
    3
  38. CST 5304
    Database Systems Design
    As published: “CST 5304 - Database Systems Design”
    3
  39. CST 5305
    Advanced Computer Graphics
    As published: “CST 5305 - Advanced Computer Graphics”
    3
  40. CST 5306
    System Simulation and Modeling
    As published: “CST 5306 - System Simulation and Modeling”
    3
  41. CST 6601
    Master’s Thesis Research
    As published: “CST 6601 - Master’s Thesis Research”
    3
  42. Information Technology
    Not resolved to a course
  43. CST 5325
    Electronic Commerce Technology
    As published: “CST 5325 - Electronic Commerce Technology”
    3
  44. CST 5328
    Computer Networks
    As published: “CST 5328 - Computer Networks”
    3
  45. CST 6305
    Internet Technology Systems
    As published: “CST 6305 - Internet Technology Systems”
    3
  46. CST 5307
    Introduction to Automata Formal Language and Computers
    As published: “CST 5307 - Introduction to Automata Formal Language and Computers”
    3
  47. CST 5308
    Systems Design and Development
    As published: “CST 5308 - Systems Design and Development”
    3
  48. CST 5309
    Computer Communication Networks
    As published: “CST 5309 - Computer Communication Networks”
    3
  49. CST 5316
    Foundations of Data Analytics
    As published: “CST 5316 - Foundations of Data Analytics”
    3
  50. CST 5324
    Information Technology Ethics, Policy & Privacy
    As published: “CST 5324 - Information Technology Ethics, Policy & Privacy”
    3
  51. CST 5326
    Human Computer Interaction
    As published: “CST 5326 - Human Computer Interaction”
    3
  52. CST 5329
    Internet Protocols
    As published: “CST 5329 - Internet Protocols”
    3
  53. CST 5330
    Distributed and Parrel Computing
    As published: “CST 5330 - Distributed and Parrel Computing”
    3
  54. CST 5331
    Software Testing/Quality Assurance
    As published: “CST 5331 - Software Testing/Quality Assurance”
    3
  55. CST 5332
    Computational Methods for Biotechnolgy Systems
    As published: “CST 5332 - Computational Methods for Biotechnolgy Systems”
    3
  56. CST 5333
    Scientific Visualization and Image Processing
    As published: “CST 5333 - Scientific Visualization and Image Processing”
    3
  57. CST 5334
    Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
    As published: “CST 5334 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems”
    3
  58. CST 5335
    Cryptography
    As published: “CST 5335 - Cryptography”
    3
  59. CST 5340
    Hardware and Media Security
    As published: “CST 5340 - Hardware and Media Security”
    3
  60. CST 5350
    Intelligent Information Organization & Retrieval
    As published: “CST 5350 - Intelligent Information Organization & Retrieval”
    3
  61. CST 6000
    Master’s Examination
    As published: “CST 6000 - Master’s Examination”
    0
  62. CST 6130
    IT Project
    As published: “CST 6130 - IT Project”
    1
  63. CST 6303
    Artificial Intelligence Method
    As published: “CST 6303 - Artificial Intelligence Method”
    3
  64. CST 6304
    Principles of Information Technology
    As published: “CST 6304 - Principles of Information Technology”
    3
  65. CST 6307
    Data Mining
    As published: “CST 6307 - Data Mining”
    3
  66. CST 6308
    Network Design, Performance and Evaluation
    As published: “CST 6308 -Network Design, Performance and Evaluation”
    3
  67. CST 6309
    Network Security
    As published: “CST 6309 - Network Security”
    3
  68. CST 6310
    Neural Networks
    As published: “CST 6310 - Neural Networks”
    3
  69. CST 6311
    GIS Technologies
    As published: “CST 6311 - GIS Technologies”
    3
  70. CST 6314
    Big Data Analytics
    As published: “CST 6314 - Big Data Analytics”
    3
  71. CST 6320
    Data Visualization
    As published: “CST 6320 - Data Visualization”
    3
  72. CST 7130
    Project/Thesis Extension
    As published: “CST 7130 - Project/Thesis Extension”
    1
  73. CST 6312
    Master’s Project
    As published: “CST 6312 - Master’s Project”
    3
  74. Computer Science
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  75. Pick courses from one of the above concentration
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  76. Close
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  77. Print (opens a new window)
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  78. Help (opens a new window)
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  79. T
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  80.  Facebook
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  81.  Instagram
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  82.  Twitter
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  83.  YouTube
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  84.  LinkedIn
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  85.  SnapChat
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  86.  Flickr
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  87. All publications © 2026 Winston-Salem State University
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