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Graduate Program in Computer Science

The SIU Graduate School offers master's degrees in over 70 programs and the doctoral degree in over 30 programs. Within these programs, our distinguished faculty offer inspired teaching and conduct innovative research to ensure our students have everything they need to make their college experience challenging and rewarding.

The School of Computing Computer Science Program offers three-degree programs to graduate students - Master of Science, Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Cyber-Systems, and Doctorate programs that have been designed to provide students with relevant graduate-level education and to prepare them for careers as professional computer scientists or advanced doctoral-level study.  Computer Science undergraduates may also pursue an accelerated one-year MS degree, please contact the graduate program director for additional details and eligibility requirements. 

The School of Computing Computer Science Program at SIU offers all of its students the opportunity and flexibility to participate in groundbreaking research and to collaborate with faculty and peers in many different areas. Our interdisciplinary approach to studying sets us apart from traditional, highly structured computer science programs. As such, our students gain a strong foundation in computer science while preparing themselves to use their degree to solve real-world challenges.

Master of Science in Computer Science

The School of Computing Computer Science Program offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree with a major in Computer Science through the Graduate School. The M.S. degree program has been designed to provide students with relevant graduate-level education and to prepare them for careers as professional computer scientists or advanced doctoral-level studies.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems

The School of Computing and the School of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering are offering a joint Master of Science degree program in Cybersecurity and Cyber Systems through the Graduate School. The M.S. degree program has been designed to provide students with relevant graduate-level education and to prepare them for careers as professional computer scientists or advanced doctoral-level studies.

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

The School of Computing Computer Science Program offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Computer Science through the Graduate School. The Computer Sciences Ph.D. program prepares a student to undertake independent research in either an academic or non-academic setting.


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