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Graduate International Pathways to master's degrees in the College of Engineering and Computing

INTO Mason provides sixteen Graduate International Pathways for international students to enter various graduate degrees in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at George Mason University. The pathways give students the academic foundation, essential language skills, and cultural knowledge to successfully move on to their master's degree programs. For most students, enrolling in a Graduate International Pathway will add one additional semester to their overall master's degree program.

The following are the available Graduate International Pathways at INTO Mason to degrees in the College of Engineering and Computing at GMU:

  • Applied Information Technology
  • Bioengineering
  • Biostatistics
  • Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security Engineering
  • Data Analytics Engineering
  • Digital Forensics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Operations Research
  • Software Engineering
  • Statistical Science
  • Systems Engineering
  • Telecommunications

The following are the types of pathways available:

  • One Term pathways (Accelerated): These pathways lead students through their first semester of graduate school. Upon completion of all matriculation requirements, students will move on to their degree-seeking program often with several graduate credits completed as determined by the graduate degree program. All CEC pathways have one-term pathway options available.
  • Two Term pathways (Standard): These pathways lead students through their first year of graduate school. Upon completion of all matriculation requirements, students will move on to their degree-seeking program often with several graduate credits completed as determined by the graduate degree program. All CEC pathways have two-term pathway options available.
  • Bridge pathways: These pathways provide foundational coursework designed to substitute for an additional year of undergraduate academic coursework, to render students with three-year baccalaureate degrees eligible to move on to their graduate degree programs. Students will often move on to those degree-seeking programs with several graduate credits completed as determined by the graduate degree program. Almost all (14) of the sixteen (16) CEC pathways have Bridge pathway options available (all except Operations Research and Systems Engineering).

INTO Mason Graduate Pathway Programs often require credit loads above the established 11-credit limit for non-degree students. These Pathways are built to provide additional language and cultural support to international and multilingual students seeking master's degrees via the Pathways.  This support is reflected in the additional courses required for Graduate Pathway students, which result in a curriculum that exceeds the university's Academic Load policies. These required additional courses include English for Academic Purposes and Cultural Transition courses along with classes in their future degree programs. This academic load has resulted in better graduation rates overall for INTO Mason students as compared to their directly admitted classmates and similar GPAs. Each program’s requirement section indicates the semesters when an overload is required. 

Graduate International Pathways are designed for international students who:

  • Need further English language development. Students who require a moderate amount of English language support can enter all available Graduate International Pathways to strengthen their language proficiency and ensure their long-term academic success
  • Fall short of meeting the minimum GPA or admission test score requirements
  • Need to improve study skills for success in their chosen field of study
  • Require a fourth year of undergraduate study. Students who hold three-year baccalaureate degrees that are not formally evaluated as equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree may enter many Graduate International Pathways. For these students, their pathway acts as a "bridge" enhancing their international educational background with academic coursework to meet the eligibility for admission to a GMU graduate degree program
  • Any or all of the above

Administered through INTO Mason in partnership with the academic units across the university, the courses in the Graduate International Pathways are taught by highly qualified Mason instructional faculty members and supported by International Pathways academic advisors.

Students enrolled in any Graduate International Pathway should review the program's student guidebook for specific details related to program requirements and expectations.

Program Requirements

The following Graduate International Pathways are offered by INTO Mason in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Computing:

Applied Information Technology Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Applied Information Technology degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Applied Information Technology degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following): 26
AIT 512
Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials
AIT 524
Database Management Systems
AIT 542
Fundamentals of Computing Platforms
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

2

AIT 512, 524, and 542 can be taken in any order so it will depend on which ones are offered in a given semester and if the student has the requisite knowledge to take them.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Applied Information Technology degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following): 26
AIT 512
Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials
AIT 524
Database Management Systems
AIT 542
Fundamentals of Computing Platforms
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

2

AIT 512, 524, and 542 can be taken in any order so it will depend on which ones are offered in a given semester and if the student has the requisite knowledge to take them.

The following grid is for the first semester of the Bridge, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Applied Information Technology degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:

Bridge semester 1 of 2 1
Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 23
Required Major Courses (student will take one or two of the following):3-6
AIT 512
Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials (Required Major Courses (student will take one or two of the following): )
AIT 524
Database Management Systems
AIT 542
Fundamentals of Computing Platforms
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
Total Credits13-16
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

2

Bridge students will take two upper-level undergraduate Mason Core courses instead of or in addition to select Pathway and/or major courses, one in each semester of the pathway. These two courses substitute for a "fourth year" of undergraduate study as is required by American colleges and universities.

The following grid is for the second semester of the Bridge, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Applied Information Technology degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:

Bridge semester 2 of 2 1
Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 23
Required Major Courses (student will take one or two of the following): 33-6
AIT 512
Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials
AIT 524
Database Management Systems
AIT 542
Fundamentals of Computing Platforms
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12-15
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

2

Bridge students will take two upper-level undergraduate Mason Core courses instead of or in addition to select Pathway and/or major courses, one in each semester of the pathway. These two courses substitute for a "fourth year" of undergraduate study as is required by American colleges and universities.

3

AIT 512, 524, and 542 can be taken in any order so it will depend on which ones are offered in a given semester and if the student has the requisite knowledge to take them.

Bioengineering Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Bioengineering degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Bioengineering degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
BENG 521Cell and Tissue Engineering3
or BENG 526 Neural Engineering
or BENG 541 Biomaterials
BENG 520Biomedical Data Analytics3
or BENG 537 Medical Image Processing
or BENG 538 Medical Imaging
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Bioengineering degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
BENG 520Biomedical Data Analytics3
or BENG 537 Medical Image Processing
or BENG 538 Medical Imaging
BENG 521Cell and Tissue Engineering3
or BENG 526 Neural Engineering
or BENG 541 Biomaterials
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the first semester of the Bridge, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Bioengineering degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:

Bridge semester 1 of 2 1
Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 23
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

2

Bridge students will take two upper-level undergraduate Mason Core courses instead of or in addition to select Pathway and/or major courses, one in each semester of the pathway. These two courses substitute for a "fourth year" of undergraduate study as is required by American colleges and universities.

The following grid is for the second semester of the Bridge, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Bioengineering degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:

Bridge semester 2 of 2 1
Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 23
Required Major Courses (student will take one of the following):3
BENG 541
Biomaterials
BENG 520
Biomedical Data Analytics
BENG 521
Cell and Tissue Engineering
BENG 526
Neural Engineering
BENG 537
Medical Image Processing
BENG 538
Medical Imaging
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

2

Bridge students will take two upper-level undergraduate Mason Core courses instead of or in addition to select Pathway and/or major courses, one in each semester of the pathway. These two courses substitute for a "fourth year" of undergraduate study as is required by American colleges and universities.

Biostatistics Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Biostatistics degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Biostatistics degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
STAT 554Applied Statistics I3
STAT 544Applied Probability3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Biostatistics degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
STAT 544Applied Probability3
STAT 554Applied Statistics I3
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
CEIE 601Infrastructure Modeling3
or CEIE 605 Risk and Uncertainty in Civil Engineering
CEIE Elective3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
CEIE 601Infrastructure Modeling3
or CEIE 605 Risk and Uncertainty in Civil Engineering
CEIE Elective3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Computer Engineering Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Computer Engineering degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Computer Engineering degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following):6
ECE 505
Hardware Security
ECE 508
Internet of Things
ECE 511
Computer Architecture
ECE 535
Digital Signal Processing
ECE 542
Computer Network Architectures and Protocols
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Computer Engineering degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1
Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following):6
ECE 505
Hardware Security
ECE 508
Internet of Things
ECE 511
Computer Architecture
ECE 535
Digital Signal Processing
ECE 542
Computer Network Architectures and Protocols
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

 Computer Science Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Computer Science degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Computer Science degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
CS 530Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science3
CS 531Computer Systems and Fundamentals of Systems Programming3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Computer Science degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
CS 530Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science3
CS 531Computer Systems and Fundamentals of Systems Programming3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Cyber Security Engineering Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester for the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering:

Semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2 -semester pathway into the Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering:

Semester 2 of 2 1
CYSE 570Fundamentals of Operating Systems3
CYSE 587Cyber Security Systems Engineering3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
CYSE 570Fundamentals of Operating Systems3
CYSE 587Cyber Security Systems Engineering3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the first semester of the 2-semester Bridge pathway into the Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering:

Semester 1 of 21
Upper Level Undergraduate Course3
CYSE 570Fundamentals of Operating Systems3
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the second semester of the 2-semester Bridge pathway into the Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering:

Semester 2 of 2 1
Upper Level Undergraduate Course3
CYSE 587Cyber Security Systems Engineering3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Data Analytics Engineering Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
CS 504Principles of Data Management and Mining3
or CS 584 Theory and Applications of Data Mining
OR 531Introduction to Analytics and Modeling3
or OR 541 Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
CS 504Principles of Data Management and Mining3
or CS 584 Theory and Applications of Data Mining
OR 531Introduction to Analytics and Modeling3
or OR 541 Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Digital Forensics Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Digital Forensics degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Digital Forensics degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
DFOR 510Digital Forensics Analysis3
DFOR 660Network Forensics3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Digital Forensics degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
DFOR 510Digital Forensics Analysis3
DFOR 660Network Forensics3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Electrical Engineering Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following):6
ECE 511
Computer Architecture
ECE 521
Linear Systems and Control
ECE 535
Digital Signal Processing
ECE 542
Computer Network Architectures and Protocols
ECE 584
Semiconductor Device Fundamentals
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
Students take 2 of the following:6
ECE 511
Computer Architecture
ECE 521
Linear Systems and Control
ECE 535
Digital Signal Processing
ECE 542
Computer Network Architectures and Protocols
ECE 584
Semiconductor Device Fundamentals
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Information Systems Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Information Systems degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Information Systems degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
CS 530Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science3
INFS 612Principles and Practices of Communication Networks3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Information Systems degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
CS 530Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science3
INFS 612Principles and Practices of Communication Networks3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Operations Research Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Operations Research degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Note: This standard pathway only offers a spring start
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Operations Research degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
SYST 500Quantitative Foundations for Systems Engineering3
OR 541Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization3
or OR 542 Operations Research: Stochastic Models
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Note: This standard pathway only offers a spring start
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Operations Research degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
SYST 500Quantitative Foundations for Systems Engineering3
OR 541Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization3
or OR 542 Operations Research: Stochastic Models
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Note: This accelerated pathway only offers a fall start
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Software Engineering Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Software Engineering degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Software Engineering degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
CS 530Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science3
SWE 621Software Design and Architecture3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Software Engineering degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
CS 530Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science3
SWE 621Software Design and Architecture3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Statistical Science Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Statistical Science degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Statistical Science degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
STAT 544Applied Probability3
STAT 554Applied Statistics I3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Statistical Science degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
STAT 544Applied Probability3
STAT 554Applied Statistics I3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines3-4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits13-14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Systems Engineering Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Note: This standard pathway only offers a spring start
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2 1
SYST 500Quantitative Foundations for Systems Engineering3
SYST 505Systems Engineering Principles3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Note: This standard pathway only offers a spring start
Total Credits12
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
SYST 500Quantitative Foundations for Systems Engineering3
SYST 505Systems Engineering Principles3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Note: This accelerated pathway only offers a fall start
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Telecommunications Graduate Pathway

The following grid is for the first semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Telecommunications degree:

Standard semester 1 of 2
EAP 506Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 410Language Support for International Students2
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Telecommunications degree:

Standard semester 2 of 2
TCOM 500Modern Telecommunications3
or TCOM 514 Basic Switching: Lecture and Laboratory Course
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 505Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students1
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits9

The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Telecommunications degree:

Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1
TCOM 500Modern Telecommunications3
or TCOM 514 Basic Switching: Lecture and Laboratory Course
TCOM 570Network Automation3
or TCOM 535 The TCP/IP Suite of Internet Protocols
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits14
1

A credit overload is required in this semester.

Data Analytics Graduate Certificate Pathway

Semester 1 of 1
STAT 515Applied Statistics and Visualization for Analytics3
EAP 507Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines4
INYO 504Transitions for International Graduate Students3
EAP 401Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students1
Total Credits11