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Forms:

• Application for Graduation - MS Degree (PDF)
• Application for Leave of Absence -for domestic students only
• On-Campus Student - DEN Petition Form (PDF)

Online Requests:

• Directed Research
• D-clearance

Procedures:

• How to request D-clearance (PDF)
• How to request a Direct Research (CSCI-590) (PDF)
• How to select an approved non-CS course and petition for degree credit
• How to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• How to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) -for international students
• How to apply for Reduced Course Load (RCL)

Placement Exams:

• Operating Systems (CSCI 402) Placement Exam - Details and Policies
• Introduction to Networks (EE 450) Placement Exam
• Placement requirements for CS courses:
  • CSCI 530 requires clearing CSCI 402 placement
  • CSCI 551 requires clearing CSCI 402 and EE 450 placement
  • CSCI 555 requires clearing CSCI 402 placement
  • CSCI 558L requires clearing CSCI 402 and EE 450 placement
• Placement exam schedule is announced on CS home-page as soon as it is available.

Current Semester:

• List of all CS courses
• Currently offerred CS courses (Schedule of Classes)
• USC catalogue

Requirements:
(Requirements for completing a Masters Program in Computer Science.)

General

Human Language Technology

Game Development

Computer Security

Computer Networks

Software Engineering

Intelligent Robotics

Multimedia and Creative Technologies

High Performance Computing and Simulation