Graduate Specializations

Our department offers optional specializations in computer science for students who wish to focus their studies in a specific area. By completing a set of designated courses, students can develop expertise in fields such as autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. These specializations allow students to tailor their MS in Computer Science degree to align with their career goals and industry demands, providing both depth and practical knowledge in their chosen field.

Autonomous Driving

Courses:

• CISC642 – Introduction to Computer Vision
• Introduction to Autonomous Driving (First offering: Fall 2025)
• Advanced Topics in Autonomous Driving (First offering: Spring 2026)

Artificial Intelligence

Courses:

• CISC 681 – Artificial Intelligence
• CISC 683 – Introduction to Data Mining
• CISC 684 – Introduction to Machine Learning

and two out of the following 3:

• CISC 686 – Introduction to Multi-Agent Systems
• CISC 688 – Introduction to Natural Language Processing
• CISC 642 – Introduction to Computer Vision