This course serves as the culminating experience for graduate students in the Computer Science program. Students will engage in an approved internship at an approved job site or will complete an independent capstone project. Either approach requires that the student demonstrates their ability to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to solve complex problems in computer science. For the project, each student will select a project topic, conduct thorough research, and develop a software application, system, or innovative solution relevant to the field. It is expected that a similar experience will occur in an internship. In addition to the project development or internship, students are required to write a comprehensive capstone paper documenting their project/intern experience and then deliver an oral presentation to share their findings with peers and faculty. 6 credits will need to be earned, requiring students to take this course twice (two semesters). Should a student need additional time to complete their capstone, they may enroll for 1 additional credit per semester until completed.
COMP6120 or Instructor approval