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Computer Science

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Undergraduate Program

The NC State Computer Science Undergraduate Program provides first-rate preparation for employment or graduate research, engages students in research, and enjoys national recognition as a top tier program. The department offers a modern curriculum focusing on fundamental scientific and engineering principles and methods, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to work on exciting problems with real-world impact.

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Graduate Program

Graduate programs in Computer Science provide a variety of excellent educational and research opportunities to students from across the U.S. and all over the world. Our Master’s Degree Program offers several options: the Master of Science (thesis), the Master of Computer Science (non-thesis, available via either distance learning or on-campus enrollment,) and a Master of Computer Networking (thesis or non-thesis, on campus or via distance learning). The flagship degree is the Ph.D. in Computer Science, which prepares students for leadership positions in academia, industry research labs, and government.

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Certificate

The Department of Computer Science, in conjunction with Engineering Online, the College of Engineering’s Distance Education program, offers a Computer Programming Certificate (CPC) for non-degree students (NDS). This program is useful for those who have a bachelor’s degree in any field other than computer science or computer engineering and need to fulfill prerequisites for a master’s degree program in computer science, as well as those who are considering a career change or who are seeking to enhance their professional credentials. A certificate will be awarded to NDS students who have met the course requirements. The certificate is not part of graduation, but is awarded as recognition of a student completing this series of courses.

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