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The Department offers two graduate programs: a Doctoral Program
leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, and a terminal
Master's Program leading to a Master of Science (M.S.) degree. The
Doctoral Program is intended for students preparing for a career in
teaching and/or research. The terminal Master's Degree Program is
intended for students who want advanced study in computer science but
do not intend to go on for the Ph.D.
A student may apply to either the Doctoral Program or to the terminal
Master's Program. A student seeking the Ph.D. should apply directly
to the Doctoral Program, even though he or she intends to obtain a
Master's degree along the way. A student who has completed the
Master's Program and decides to go on for a Ph.D. is not guaranteed
admission to the Doctoral Program and must apply in the normal way.
Drew McDermott
2000-01-18