Mathematics and Statistics Dept, American University American University
Home Students Faculty/Staff Colloquia Programs Courses Tutoring Contact Us Math Resources
The Discrete Observer

Combined BS/MS in Mathematics

and Computer Science

Students receive a BS in Mathematics and an MS in Computer Science.
Note:Admission is open to undergraduate mathematics majors with a minimum grade point average of 3.20. Applicants must have completed the following by the end of the junior year:

CSC 280 Introduction to Computer Science I (4)
CSC 281 Introduction to Computer Science II (3)
CSC-520 Algorithms and Data Structures (3)


Degree and Major Requirements

  • A total of 89 credit hours of course work
  • An approved tool of research
  • Comprehensive examination
  • Thesis option: 6 hours of CSC 797 Master's Thesis Seminar in Computer Science and an oral defense of the thesis
    or
  • Nonthesis option: 6 hours of research courses as approved by the department

Course Requirements

  • All requirements for the BS in Mathematics. Undergraduate students may apply for 6 credit hour of approved 500-level course work to satisfy the requirements of both degrees.
  • All requirements for the MS in Computer Science including a minimum of 24 credit hours completed in residense in graduate status after the undergraduate degree has been awarded.


red border left bottom red border right bottom
American University  Logo and Link

College of Arts & Sciences     Department of Mathematics & Statistics

 Phone: 202-885-3120       Fax: 202-885-3155      mathstat@american.edu