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We understand the difference you want to make in your life and yourcareer. We challenge our students to look ahead and prepare them tolead the way. Through innovative programs, such as the one outlinedin this brochure, GW can help you reach beyond your ambition.The Graduate Programs at GW. At GW, with our faculty of leadingscholars and practitioners and over 200 master’s, education specialist,doctoral, and certificate programs, we can help you reach your goalsin a professional world that is evolving daily.Visit www.gwu.edu/gradapply for more information about all ofthe Graduate Programs at GW.GW Off-Campus Programs. With programs designed specifically forthe busy adult professional, GW offers a select group of part-timegraduate degree and certificate programs at convenient off-campuslocations and through online distance learning.Visit www.gwu.edu/offcampusprograms for more informationabout GW’s Off-Campus Programs.www.gwu.edu/offcampusprograms

GRADUATE PROGRAMS INCOMPUTER SCIENCEOFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGAND APPLIED SCIENCEDEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCECLASSES OFFERED WEEKNIGHTS ATThe George Washington Universityon Main Campus, Washington, DCand at theGW Virginia Science and Technology Campus, Ashburn,VAwww.cs.gwu.eduwww.nearyou.gwu.edu/csOVERVIEWThe Department of Computer Science offers master’s and doctoraldegrees, as well as two graduate certificates designed forprofessionals who want a competitive edge. Courses in thegraduate certificate programs are fully transferable to the master’sdegree. The Department prides itself on offering its students individualizedattention, while immersed in a rich intellectual and technological environment.Learning experiences are offered in the heart of the nation’s capital andin the vibrant Northern Virginia area. The faculty, staff, students, andprograms are interdisciplinary, multicultural, and international by design.Our faculty members conduct cutting-edge research in a number of areasand applications of computer science and collaborate with other researchersin academia, industry, and government. We emphasize creative solutions toreal-world problems.p a g e 1

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSDirect DoctoratePost-MS Doctorate54 credit hours of course work, includingthree required core courses, at leastone course in each of three areas:n CSci 6221 Advanced SoftwareParadigms,n CSci 6461 ComputerArchitectures,n CSci 6212 Design and Analysisof Algorithms,and at least one Advanced Topicscourse.Up to 15 of the credit hours can betaken in fields outside of the department.30 credit hours of course work, includingat least one course in each of threeareas (Algorithms & Theory, Systems &Architecture, and Applications), and atleast one Advanced Topics course.Up to 9 of the credit hours can be takenin fields outside of the department.Additionally, all degree candidates must:n Pass the Preliminary Exam within four semesters of starting the program.n Pass a Dissertation Proposal Exam.DOCTORAL DEGREEn Complete a Dissertation (for 24 credit hours beyond the course work).n Successfully defend the dissertation to a committee.n Prior to graduation, submit for publication at least one paper to a referredvenue.p a g e 3

MASTER OF SCIENCEThe Master of Science degree is based on 10 courses (30 credit hours). There areno comprehensive examinations. Three of the 10 courses are required (see below).The remaining seven courses can be selected based on consultation with the student’sadvisor. Two of these courses can be taken from a different department.* Studentsalso have the option of taking only eight courses plus completing a thesis.Possible areas of focus include: Computer Security and Information Assurance,Software Engineering, Systems, Digital Media, Networking and Mobile Computing,Artificial Intelligence including Robotics and Data Mining, ComputerArchitecture, Parallel and Distributed Computing, and Search and Algorithmsand Theory.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSThree core courses:n CSci 6221 Advanced Software Paradigmsn CSci 6461 Computer Architecturesn CSci 6212 Design and Analysis of AlgorithmsNo area of concentration is necessary.Seven additional courses must be selected, or five additional courses plus athesis, for graduate credit.Up to two courses may be taken in fields outside of the department.* Students must seek approval from their advisor prior to enrolling.p a g e 4

GRADUATE CERTIFICATECOMPUTER SECURITY ANDINFORMATION ASSURANCEThe objective of this 12 credit-hour Graduate Certificate in Computer Securityand Information Assurance is to provide a coordinated 4-course sequence in computersecurity and information assurance that emphasizes current industry standardtechniques and challenges. It provides an alternative to the full master’s program forpracticing computer scientists and other information technology professionals whowish to extend their education or acquire up-to-date knowledge in the burgeoningfield of computer and network security. All four courses completed as part of thecertificate can be transferred into the MS program. The self-paced CSIA graduatecertificate is offered both on the main campus and the Virginia campus. In additionto the two required courses*, students may select two electives from the following:nnCSci 4532 Information PolicyCSci 6331 Cryptographyn CSci 6547 Wireless and Mobile SecuritynnCSci 6542 Computer Network DefenseCSci 8331 Advanced Cryptography*The two required courses are:n CSci 6531 Computer SecuritynCSci 6541 Network SecurityMASTER’S DEGREE / GRADUATE CERTIFICATESp a g e 5

GRADUATE CERTIFICATECOMPUTER SECURITY ANDINFORMATION ASSURANCEADMISSION INFORMATIONADMISSION REQUIREMENTSDoctor of Sciencen Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 in thedegree program.n For Post-MS applicants, a GPA of 3.5 in the master's degree program.n Official GRE test score.n Official transcripts from all attended institutions of higher education.n Statement of Purpose.n Two letters of recommendation.n Two courses in mathematics beyond pre-calculus.n One year of science with a laboratory.n Strong academic background including courses in structured programminglanguage, discrete structures, and data structures.p a g e 6

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSMaster of Science and Graduate Certificatesn Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for thelast 60 hours of course work.n Two courses in mathematics beyond pre-calculus.n One year of science with a laboratory.n One course in each of the following subjects: computer programmingusing a structured language, discrete structures, data structures, andcomputer architecture.n Official transcripts from all attended institutions of higher education.n Statement of Purpose.n Official GRE test score (optional).n International students from non-English speaking countries who havenot received a degree from an English-speaking country must submitan official TOEFL (Test for English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS(International English Language Testing System) score and a financialcertificate.Continued...GRADUATE CERTIFICATESp a g e 7

ADMISSION INFORMATIONContinued...APPLICATION PROCESSApply now via the web—a graduate admissions application is available onthe GW website at www.gwu.edu/gradinfo. This online process allows youto submit your graduate application and electronically send requests for letters ofrecommendation.To receive the traditional paper application by mail, please call 202-973-1130. Ifyou choose to complete a paper application, submit to The George WashingtonUniversity, Office of Engineering Admissions, Tompkins Hall Room 103,725 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20052.TRANSFER CREDITStudents may transfer up to six credit hours of course work. This course workmust have been taken within the past five years, be related to the subject matter ofyour degree program, have not been applied toward another degree, and have beensuccessfully completed with a grade of B or better.FINANCIAL AIDTo apply for Stafford or alternative education loans, visit the GW Graduate FinancialAid loan information site at: http://gwired.gwu.edu/finaid-gp a g e 8

SAMPLE COURSE LISTINGSCSci 4314 Discrete Analysis in Computer ScienceCSci 4417 UNIX System ProgrammingCSci 4455 Computer Game Design and ProgrammingCSci 4511 Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceCSci 4554 Computer Graphics ICSci 4561 Design of User-Interface ProgramsCSci 6213 Advanced Data StructuresCSci 6231 Software EngineeringCSci 6232 Software Engineering DevelopmentCSci 6233 Software Testing and QualityCSci 6234 Object-Oriented DesignCSci 6311 Theory of ComputationCSci 6312 Graph Theory and ApplicationsCSci 6318 Complex SystemsCSci 6343 Numerical Solutions of Algebraic SystemsCSci 6351 Data CompressionCSci 6421 Distributed and Cluster ComputingCSci 6431 Computer NetworksCSci 6433 Internet ProtocolsCSci 6434 Design of Internet ProtocolsESSENTIAL INFORMATIONContinued...p a g e 9

SAMPLE COURSE LISTINGSContinued...CSci 6441 Database Management SystemsCSci 6442 Database Systems IICSci 6448 Scientific Databases and Knowledge FormationCSci 6451 Information Retrieval SystemsCSci 6554 Computer Graphics IICSci 6555 Computer AnimationCSci 6561 Design of Human-Computer InterfaceCSci 6572 Computational Biology AlgorithmsCSci 8211 Advanced Topics in AlgorithmsCSci 8231 Advanced Topics in Software EngineeringCSci 8331 Advanced CryptographyCSci 8401 Advanced Topics in SystemsCSci 8431 Advanced Topics in Networks/Network ComputingCSci 8440 Advanced Topics in Data ManagementCSci 8511 Advanced Topics in Artificial IntelligenceCSci 8531 Advanced Topics in SecurityCSci 8554 Advanced Topics in Computer GraphicsNot all courses are available at the GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus.p a g e 1 0

CONTACT INFORMATIONCarmen SessionSenior Marketing and Recruitment SpecialistGW Virginia Science and Technology Campus20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA 20147(703) 726-8253csession@gwu.eduwww.nearyou.gwu.edu/csDepartment of Computer ScienceGW Main Campus — Academic Center801 22nd Street NW, Room 704, Washington, DC 20052(202) 994-7181csgrad@gwu.eduwww.cs.gwu.eduOfficial academic policy governing degrees is stated inThe George Washington University Bulletin for Graduate Programs.GW is certified to operate in Virginia by theState Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONp a g e 1 1

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