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), as shown here:
- 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
- Software Engineering
- Statistical Science
- Telecommunications
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Applied Information Technology degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following): 2 | 6 | |
| Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials | ||
| Database Management Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Computing Platforms | ||
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following): 2 | 6 | |
| Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials | ||
| Database Management Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Computing Platforms | ||
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| Required Major Courses (student will take one or two of the following): | 3-6 | |
| Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials (Required Major Courses (student will take one or two of the following): ) | ||
| Database Management Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Computing Platforms | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13-16 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| Required Major Courses (student will take one or two of the following): 3 | 3-6 | |
| Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials | ||
| Database Management Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Computing Platforms | ||
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12-15 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Bioengineering degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| BENG 521 | Cell and Tissue Engineering | 3 |
| or BENG 526 | Neural Engineering | |
| or BENG 541 | Biomaterials | |
| BENG 520 | Biomedical Data Analytics | 3 |
| or BENG 537 | Medical Image Processing | |
| or BENG 538 | Medical Imaging | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| BENG 520 | Biomedical Data Analytics | 3 |
| or BENG 537 | Medical Image Processing | |
| or BENG 538 | Medical Imaging | |
| BENG 521 | Cell and Tissue Engineering | 3 |
| or BENG 526 | Neural Engineering | |
| or BENG 541 | Biomaterials | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| Required Major Courses (student will take one of the following): | 3 | |
| Biomaterials | ||
| Biomedical Data Analytics | ||
| Cell and Tissue Engineering | ||
| Neural Engineering | ||
| Medical Image Processing | ||
| Medical Imaging | ||
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Biostatistics degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| STAT 554 | Applied Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT 544 | Applied Probability | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| STAT 544 | Applied Probability | 3 |
| STAT 554 | Applied Statistics I | 3 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
The following grid is for the first semester of the Bridge, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Biostatistics degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 or 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| STAT 544 | Applied Probability | 3 |
| or STAT 554 | Applied Statistics I | |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
- 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 Biostatistics degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| STAT 544 | Applied Probability | 3 |
| or STAT 554 | Applied Statistics I | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 1
A credit load 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.
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| CEIE 601 | Infrastructure Modeling | 3 |
| or CEIE 605 | Risk and Uncertainty in Civil Engineering | |
| CEIE Elective | 3 | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| CEIE 601 | Infrastructure Modeling | 3 |
| or CEIE 605 | Risk and Uncertainty in Civil Engineering | |
| CEIE Elective | 3 | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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 Civil and Infrastructure Engineering degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| CEIE 601 | Infrastructure Modeling | 3 |
| or CEIE 605 | Risk and Uncertainty in Civil Engineering | |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
- 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 Civil and Infrastructure Engineering degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| CEIE 601 | Infrastructure Modeling | 3 |
| or CEIE 605 | Risk and Uncertainty in Civil Engineering | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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.
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Computer Engineering degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following): | 6 | |
| Hardware Security | ||
| Internet of Things | ||
| Computer Architecture | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Computer Network Architectures and Protocols | ||
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 | ||
| Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following): | 6 | |
| Hardware Security | ||
| Internet of Things | ||
| Computer Architecture | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Computer Network Architectures and Protocols | ||
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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 Computer Engineering degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| Required Major Program Course, one of the following: | ||
| ECE 505 | Hardware Security | 3 |
| or ECE 508 | Internet of Things | |
| or ECE 511 | Computer Architecture | |
| or ECE 535 | Digital Signal Processing | |
| or ECE 542 | Computer Network Architectures and Protocols | |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
- 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 Computer Engineering degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| Required Major Program Course, one of the following: | ||
| ECE 505 | Hardware Security | 3 |
| or ECE 508 | Internet of Things | |
| or ECE 511 | Computer Architecture | |
| or ECE 535 | Digital Signal Processing | |
| or ECE 542 | Computer Network Architectures and Protocols | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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.
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Computer Science degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 531 | Computer Systems and Fundamentals of Systems Programming | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 531 | Computer Systems and Fundamentals of Systems Programming | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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 Computer Science degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| or CS 531 | Computer Systems and Fundamentals of Systems Programming | |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
- 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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Semester, 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| or CS 531 | Computer Systems and Fundamentals of Systems Programming | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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.
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2 -semester pathway into the Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| CYSE 570 | Fundamentals of Operating Systems | 3 |
| CYSE 587 | Cyber Security Systems Engineering | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| CYSE 570 | Fundamentals of Operating Systems | 3 |
| CYSE 587 | Cyber Security Systems Engineering | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 of 2 | 1 | |
| Upper Level Undergraduate Course | 3 | |
| CYSE 570 | Fundamentals of Operating Systems | 3 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper Level Undergraduate Course | 3 | |
| CYSE 587 | Cyber Security Systems Engineering | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| CS 504 | Principles of Data Management and Mining | 3 |
| or CS 584 | Theory and Applications of Data Mining | |
| OR 531 | Introduction to Analytics and Modeling | 3 |
| or OR 541 | Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| CS 504 | Principles of Data Management and Mining | 3 |
| or CS 584 | Theory and Applications of Data Mining | |
| OR 531 | Introduction to Analytics and Modeling | 3 |
| or OR 541 | Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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 Data Analytics Engineering degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| CS 504 | Principles of Data Management and Mining | 3 |
| or CS 584 | Theory and Applications of Data Mining | |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
- 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 Data Analytics Engineering degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| CS 504 | Principles of Data Management and Mining | 3 |
| or CS 584 | Theory and Applications of Data Mining | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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.
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Digital Forensics degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| DFOR 510 | Digital Forensics Analysis | 3 |
| DFOR 660 | Network Forensics | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| DFOR 510 | Digital Forensics Analysis | 3 |
| DFOR 660 | Network Forensics | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Required Major Courses (student will take two of the following): | 6 | |
| Computer Architecture | ||
| Linear Systems and Control | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Computer Network Architectures and Protocols | ||
| Semiconductor Device Fundamentals | ||
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| Students take 2 of the following: | 6 | |
| Computer Architecture | ||
| Linear Systems and Control | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Computer Network Architectures and Protocols | ||
| Semiconductor Device Fundamentals | ||
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Information Systems degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| INFS 612 | Principles and Practices of Communication Networks | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| INFS 612 | Principles and Practices of Communication Networks | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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 Information Systems degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
- 1
A credit overload is required 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 Information Systems degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Ungergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| INFS 612 | Principles and Practices of Communication Networks | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 1
A credit overload is required 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.
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Note: This standard pathway only offers a spring start | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Operations Research degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| SYST 500 | Quantitative Foundations for Systems Engineering | 3 |
| OR 541 | Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization | 3 |
| or OR 542 | Operations Research: Stochastic Models | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Note: This standard pathway only offers a spring start | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| SYST 500 | Quantitative Foundations for Systems Engineering | 3 |
| OR 541 | Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization | 3 |
| or OR 542 | Operations Research: Stochastic Models | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Note: This accelerated pathway only offers a fall start | ||
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Software Engineering degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| SWE 621 | Software Design and Architecture | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| CS 530 | Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| SWE 621 | Software Design and Architecture | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Statistical Science degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| STAT 544 | Applied Probability | 3 |
| STAT 554 | Applied Statistics I | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| STAT 544 | Applied Probability | 3 |
| STAT 554 | Applied Statistics I | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 3-4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 13-14 | |
- 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 Statistical Science degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| STAT 521 | Applied Probability and Statistical Inference | 3 |
| or STAT 544 | Applied Probability | |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
- 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 Statistical Science degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| STAT 554 | Applied Statistics I | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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.
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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Note: This standard pathway only offers a spring start | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 1 | ||
| SYST 500 | Quantitative Foundations for Systems Engineering | 3 |
| SYST 505 | Systems Engineering Principles | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Note: This standard pathway only offers a spring start | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| SYST 500 | Quantitative Foundations for Systems Engineering | 3 |
| SYST 505 | Systems Engineering Principles | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Note: This accelerated pathway only offers a fall start | ||
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 1 of 2 | ||
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 410 | Language Support for International Students | 2 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the second semester of the standard, 2-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Telecommunications degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard semester 2 of 2 | ||
| TCOM 500 | Modern Telecommunications | 3 |
| or TCOM 514 | Basic Switching: Lecture and Laboratory Course | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
The following grid is for the single semester of the accelerated, 1-semester pathway into the Master of Science in Telecommunications degree:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated semester 1 of 1 1 | ||
| TCOM 500 | Modern Telecommunications | 3 |
| or TCOM 514 | Basic Switching: Lecture and Laboratory Course | |
| TCOM 570 | Network Automation | 3 |
| or TCOM 535 | The TCP/IP Suite of Internet Protocols | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 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 Telecommunications degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 1 of 2 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| TCOM 500 | Modern Telecommunications | 3 |
| or TCOM 514 | Basic Switching: Lecture and Laboratory Course | |
| or TCOM 515 | Internet Protocol Routing: Lecture and Laboratory Course | |
| or TCOM 570 | Network Automation | |
| EAP 506 | Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
- 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 Telecommunications degree for students with certain 3-year degrees:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge semester 2 of 2: 1 | ||
| Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course 2 | 3 | |
| Required Major Course (student will take one of the following): | ||
| TCOM 500 | Modern Telecommunications | 3 |
| or TCOM 514 | Basic Switching: Lecture and Laboratory Course | |
| or TCOM 515 | Internet Protocol Routing: Lecture and Laboratory Course | |
| or TCOM 570 | Network Automation | |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| INYO 505 | Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 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.
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate Pathway
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 of 1 | ||
| STAT 515 | Applied Statistics and Visualization for Analytics | 3 |
| EAP 507 | Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines | 4 |
| INYO 504 | Transitions for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 401 | Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students | 1 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |