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Program Description This is an accelerated program that provides a means for academically excellent upper-division students to complete MS CMPE graduate studies concurrently with the completion of the BS degree. Some features of the program are: The time to BS+MS CMPE graduation is typically reduced by 1 or 2 semesters compared to students who complete the two degrees as separate programs.

• It allows a simplified application process to the graduate program without having to go through the application process at the Admissions Office, e.g. no GRE scores are required.
• It allows concurrent enrollment in courses that will apply to the BS degree, along with courses that will apply to the MS degree.
• It allows a common project for fulfillment of both the Master’s Project and the Senior Project.

Eligibility

Students majoring in BS Computer Engineering are eligible to apply to the BS+MS program if they meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:

• Junior status and completion of all lower division requirements.
• Completion of at least 12 upper division units of CMPE courses
• Meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 in the major.
• Have not enrolled in senior project.

Faculty members may nominate students. In this case, the student will typically be working with the nominating faculty member on a project activity.

Students must apply to the BS+MS program prior to selection and enrollment in the Senior Project. A single project is normally used to fulfill both Senior Project and Master’s Project , and selection of an appropriate project is very important.

Application

Application forms for the BS+MS Accelerated Program are available from the CMPE Department Office. You do not need to take the GRE test, or pay any fee for the application to this program.

Submit the application directly to the CMPE Department Office.

Application deadline:

May 1, for admission in Fall semester.
December 1, for admission in Spring semester.

What to submit

To apply, please submit:

1. Your application
2. Three letters of recommendation
   Forms available in the department office.
3. Resume
4. Statement of purpose (one page)
5. Transcript (unofficial one from MySJSU is sufficient)
6. Transcript from other colleges (unofficial ones are sufficient) and equivalency forms (for courses not articulated)

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