Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences (MS) Program Information

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The M.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in Information Technology (IT), construction, or field technician jobs, or students who have degrees in business, mathematics, or engineering. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in aeronautics, computational engineering, government, big data, software development, finance, pharmaceuticals, and a variety of technical specializations.

Requirements for the M.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences

A minimum of 30 credit hours are required to graduate. These credit hours are distributed as follows:

Approved Interdisciplinary Coursework 12 credits

CICS Requirements 18 credits

Total Credits 30

Interdisciplinary Coursework 12 credits

Interdisciplinary Coursework are 12 credits of Approved Graduate Level Elective courses(500-999) chosen from the following areas:

College of Liberal Arts (CLA): Art (ART), Economics (ECON), English (ENGL), History (HIST), International Studies (INST), Applied Music (MUSA), Music (MUSC), Museum Studies (MUSE), Psychometrics (PSYM), Sociology (SOCI)

School of Architecture and Planning (SAP): Sustainable Urban Communities (CSUC), City and Regional Planning (CREP), Landscape Architecture (LAAR), Construction Management (CMGT), Environmental Studies (ENST)

School of Business Management (GSBM): Business Administration (BUAD) Accounting (ACCT), Project Management (PROJ), Johns Hopkins/Carey Business Cooperative (JHCA), Finance (FIN), Hospitality Management (HOMG), Entrepreneurship (ENTR), Marketing (MKTG), Information Sciences (INSS), Management (MGMT)

School of Community Health and Policy (SCHP): Public Health (PUBH), Nursing (NURS)

School of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (SCMNS): Computer Science (COSC), Physics (PHYS), Science (SCIE), Mathematics (MATH), Bioinformatics (BIOI), Chemistry (CHEM)

School of Education and Urban Studies (SEUS): Education (EDUC), Education Statistics and Research (EDSR), Reading Education (REED), Mathematics Education (EDMA), Science Education (EDSC), Educational Administration (EDAD), Educational Supervision (EDSU), Special Education (SPED), Advanced Studies Leadership and Curriculum (ASLC), Advanced Studies Leadership and Jurisprudence (ASLJ)

School of Engineering (SOE): Industrial Engineering (IEGR), Civil Engineering (CEGR), Electrical Engineering (EEGR), Transportation (TRSP)

School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC): Journalism (JOUR)

School of Social Work (SSW): Social Work (SOWK)

CISC Requirements 18 credits

CICS 590 - The Scholarly Practitioner: Professional Field Experience 1-12 variable Credits
CICS 690 - Capstone 6 Credits

Total Credits: 30

*Students must earn a grade of “B” or higher in Interdisciplinary Coursework