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Program checklist · MS

Quantum Science and Engineering, MS (COS)

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Total credits (published)
6-9
Credits (computed from items)
27-39
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_e27e33ab
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Foundational Electives

electives · 3 items
  1. Dependent upon their background when joining the program, students may need to take one or both of the following courses; only one of which can replace a Specialized Elective. If a second Foundational Elective is needed, it must be taken beyond the degree's total 30 credits.
    Not resolved to a course
    0-6
  2. QSE 501
    3
  3. QSE 502
    3

Core Courses

major core · 5 items
  1. QSE 500
    3
  2. QSE 511
    3
  3. QSE 520
    3
  4. QSE 570
    Quantum Computing System Design
    or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design
    3
  5. QSE 798
    3

Advanced Quantum Electives

electives · 5 items
  1. Select at least two courses from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6-9
  2. QSE 505
    3
  3. QSE 611
    3
  4. QSE 621
    3
  5. QSE 799
    1-3

Specialized Electives

electives · 25 items
  1. Select the remaining credits from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    6-9
  2. ASTR 601
    3
  3. BINF 690
    3
  4. CS 583
    3
  5. CS 630
    3
  6. CS 635
    3
  7. CSI 690
    3
  8. CSI 782
    3
  9. CSI 786
    3
  10. ECE 511
    3
  11. ECE 547
    3
  12. ECE 578
    3
  13. ECE 633
    3
  14. ECE 647
    3
  15. GGS 579
    3
  16. GGS 754
    3
  17. MATH 625
    3
  18. MATH 685
    3
  19. MATH 686
    3
  20. OR 541
    3
  21. OR 542
    3
  22. OR 646
    3
  23. PHYS 510
    3
  24. PHYS 613
    3
  25. PHYS 736
    3

With written approval from the program director, students may select 3 credits of additional and relevant coursework.

0 items

    Advanced Standing Courses

    0 items

      Select from the following options:

      0 items

        Up to one 500-600 level specialized course from the following:

        19 items
        1. ASTR 601
          3
        2. BINF 690
          3
        3. CS 583
          3
        4. CS 630
          3
        5. CS 635
          3
        6. CSI 690
          3
        7. ECE 511
          3
        8. ECE 547
          3
        9. ECE 633
          3
        10. ECE 647
          3
        11. GGS 579
          3
        12. MATH 625
          3
        13. MATH 685
          3
        14. MATH 686
          3
        15. OR 541
          3
        16. OR 542
          3
        17. OR 646
          3
        18. PHYS 510
          3
        19. PHYS 613
          3

        Remaining credits are selected from the following:

        7 items
        1. QSE 500
          3
        2. QSE 501
          Mathematical Foundations of QSE
          As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”
          3
        3. QSE 502
          Programming Foundations of QSE
          As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”
          3
        4. QSE 505
          3
        5. QSE 511
          3
        6. QSE 520
          3
        7. QSE 570
          Quantum Computing System Design
          or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design
          3

        Reserve Credit Courses

        0 items

          Select up to 6 credits of not previously completed courses from the following:

          7 items
          1. QSE 500
            3
          2. QSE 501
            Mathematical Foundations of QSE
            As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”
            3
          3. QSE 502
            Programming Foundations of QSE
            As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”
            3
          4. QSE 505
            3
          5. QSE 511
            3
          6. QSE 520
            3
          7. QSE 570
            Quantum Computing System Design
            or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design
            3
          Source. George Mason University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/quantum-science-engineering-ms/. Captured page pages/0329.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.