| Applied Computing: MS in Applied Science Program & Courses - Admission Reqs - Graduation Reqs - Internships - Faculty State of the Industry The applied computing concentration needs students because industry needs employees. Two recent changes impact this situation: drastically tightened restrictions on foreign students and fewer students interested in studying computing. And yet, science and technology are constantly expanding and deepening their effects on society—thus does society need a shorter time period to educate its future scientists. Once in the working world, employers want computing professionals with two closely related skills: interpersonal skills, such as negotiation, conflict management and team skills or the ability to work with others. Employers also look for people who have ability to see the big picture, to see how everything fits together. PSM students, in professional skills seminars, have the opportunity to develop some of these skills.
Students pursuing the Professional Science Master’s Degree will gain core competencies in statistics and research methods, as well as applied computing topics such as simulation and modeling and geographic information systems. Students in the program will study algorithms and data structures, computer networks and database management systems, plus cutting-edge issues in computing, such as data visualization, artificial neural networks, and network security. Students will also choose among electives depending on their interests and career goals. Electives should mostly be from the field of science, but with advice from an advisor, students may register for non-science courses. Classes are delivered in the evenings to accommodate PSM students who work full time.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work, scores from the GRE General Aptitude Test; two letters of recommendation, and a TOEFL score of 600 paper/ 250 computer for all international students whose first language is not English. A science degree with computing courses is recommended. To apply, please complete the College of Arts & Science's online application form, or download the application forms.
Students will complete 36 credit hours and an internship, and they will participate in an interdisciplinary Capstone project that contends with a real-world problem. Students must also earn a GPA of 3.
The following agencies and companies offer internship experiences and have agreed to review applications from our program:
The faculty of the Applied Computing program consists of professors and adjunct professors from the Computer Science, Audio Technology, and Physics Department at American University. To read their biographies and research interests click here.
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