Computer Science 4+1 Program Information

Accelerated Master of Science

The Computer Science 4+1 program helps students complete their Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Science in 5 years. Students must meet certain requirements and apply for the program through the Graduate College.

Students can use up to 9 credit hours which apply to both the BS and MS degrees. These 9 credit hours will be taken at the graduate level. Students must meet certain requirements in order to apply during their second semester of their junior year or when there are three semesters remaining in their BS program. These requirements include an overall 3.00 GPA and completing at least 90 credit hours towards a student's BS in Computer Science by the end of the semester of application.

Application Process

1. Credentials needed to enroll in the 4+1 program:
   1. Completed 90 credits hours or more towards BS degree by end of the term of
      application with a minimum GPA of 3.0
   2. 12 hours with a GPA of 3.25 or better from the following:
      1. 9 hours from: CS 3353 (Data Structures and Algorithms), CS 3443 (Computer Systems), CS 3613 (Theoretical Foundations of Computing)
      2. Plus 3 credit hours from the following: CS 3363 (Organization of Programming Languages), CS 3513 (Numerical Methods for Digital Computers), CS 4323 (Operating Systems)
2. Communicate with CS Undergraduate Advisor to verify your credentials for application to the program. CS Graduate Coordinator and CS Department Head will be informed of your status.
3. Apply during the final semester of junior year or when you have three remaining semesters in the BS CS program (Spring semester due date is February 15 and Fall semester due date is September 15). Application process requires:
   
   1. Application to the Oklahoma State University Graduate College
   2. Official transcripts
   3. Two letters of recommendation
   4. Statement of goals and objectives
   5. Vita/resume
   6. Requirements listed in (1) above
4. Upon acceptance to the program, you may enroll concurrently in graduate level coursework with a maximum of 9 credit hours. Completion of the graduate level courses requires a grade of B or better. The admissions offer will be rescinded for any student who does not successfully graduate from the undergraduate program.

Courses Available to Undergraduate Students Admitted into the Accelerated Master’s Program