CSET Graduate Programs
Dr. Michael Keeve, Dean
(757) 823-8180
The College of Science, Engineering and Technology is a dynamic school. It has been, and remains, a major force for change within the University as an innovator and initiator of most of the high demand and high technological programs on campus.
Master of Science in Computer Science
Rasha Morsi, Ph.D.
csgrad@nsu.edu (Traditional Program)
csgradonline@nsu.edu (Accelerated Online Program)
(757) 823-9448
The Master of Science degree in Computer Science requires 30 graduate credit hours of course work and a thesis (6 credits), or 33 graduate credit hours of course work and a project (3 credits). The program offers four choices of study: general study in computer science, emphasis in information assurance, emphasis in computational science and engineering, and emphasis in communication networks.
The Master of Science degree is also offered as an accelerated online program that can be completed in as few as 12 months at a reduced rate.
Master of Science in CYBERSECURITY
Mary Ann Hoppa, Ph.D.
mahoppa@nsu.edu
(757) 823-8654
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MS.CYB) program seeks to empower graduates from multidisciplinary fields with the knowledge and skills to realize their full potential as next generation technical and organizational leaders in the ongoing war against cyber crime and cyber terrorism.
M.S. in Materials Science
Sam-Shajing Sun, Ph.D.
ssun@nsu.edu
(757) 823-2993
The Master of Science in Materials Science is an interdisciplinary program administered cooperatively by the physics, chemistry, and engineering graduate faculty. Persons holding baccalaureate degrees in chemistry, engineering, materials science, physics, or related disciplines are eligible for admission. The program is designed to provide the knowledge, analytical skills, and research experience necessary to prepared students for technical jobs and doctoral degree programs in the interdisciplinary field of Materials Science.
Master of Science in Electronics Engineering
Dr. Kyo D. Song
Department Head
(757) 823-8105
ksong@nsu.edu
The Department of Engineering offers its students curricula that focus on key concepts and developments in the Electrical, Electronics and Optical engineering fields. The B.S. and M.S. degree programs provide students with exciting opportunities to conduct research at major research facilities of the university and other research laboratories, both nationally and internationally. Areas of research include biomedical engineering, carbon electronics, gaming, image processing, microelectronics, modeling and simulation, nanotechnology, high power electronics, optoelectronics, photonics, and quantum optics. The Engineering program offers a traditional programs as well as two accelerated concentrations in Biomedical Engineering and Microelectronics & Photonics.
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
Sam-Shajing Sun, Ph.D.
ssun@nsu.edu
(757) 823-2993
The Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Department of Physics. Persons holding baccalaureate or Master of Science degrees in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or related disciplines are eligible for admission. The Ph.D. program addresses the critical technical workforce needs of industry, academia, and government laboratories in the Commonwealth and the nation for scientific and engineering leadership in the area of advanced nanostructured materials and engineering.