Program Details
M.S. degree program in computer science and health science
HEGIS code 0799
NYS SED program code 86190
The master of science, computer science and health science program, offered in conjunction with the Department of Computer and Information Science, focuses on the use of technology in a wide range of health care and medical services. It is the only degree program of its kind in the New York City area.
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| Parsons, Simon | Graduate Deputy | 718-951-5000 x2059 | 2109 Ingersoll Hall |
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Building codes:
A-Whitehead; B-Boylan; J-James;
N-Ingersoll; NE-Ingersoll Extension; R-Roosevelt; RE-Roosevelt Extension; WEB - West End Building
Admission Requirements
No admission requirement information available for this program at this time.
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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must offer at least 18 credits in undergraduate or graduate courses in health and nutrition sciences and/or health-related fields.
General matriculation and admission requirements of the Division of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission."
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Degree requirements
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Thirty to 52 credits are required for the degree.
Students must complete courses in Group I and Group II.
Group I: All of the following: Computer and Information Science 6001X, 6002X, 6005X, 6006X; and Mathematics 6652X.
Students with some background in computer and information science and statistics (either academic or professional) may apply to the Department of Computer and Information Science for waivers of specific courses. Normally, students with a strong undergraduate background in computer and information science will be exempt from all courses in Group I. Students exempt from Group I courses will not be required to take other courses to make up any specific number of credits.
Group II: All of the following:
1. One course chosen from Computer and Information Science 713X, 7200X, 7540X, 7354X, and 7522X;
2. Two courses chosen from Computer and Information Science 710X, 7510X, and 7500X;
3. One additional Computer and Information Science course numbered 7000 or above;
4. Health and Nutrition Sciences 7120X, 7145X, and 7930X;
5. One additional Health and Nutrition Sciences course numbered 7000 or above;
6. Computer and Information Science 7450X or Health and Nutrition Sciences 7161X.
7. Students must also complete one of the following:
a) Computer and Information Science 7990G and 7992G and a thesis acceptable to the Department of Computer and Information Science; or
b) Health and Nutrition Sciences 7999X and a thesis or project acceptable to the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences; or
c) Pass a written comprehensive examination.
