An advanced degree built for the future.

Pacific's Master of Science in Computer Science program teaches students the intellectual foundations, advanced techniques, and best practices needed for achieving excellence in the field of computer science. This STEM-designated program can be completed in 1-2 years on our beautiful Stockton campus, or online from the comfort of your home. Graduates of the program will be prepared to create new technologies and enhance existing systems with a curriculum that dives into machine learning, data science, virtual reality, and more.

Online or On-Campus

Dedicated faculty mentorship

Interdisciplanary course options


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Increase your earning potential
Become a leader in your field

Whether you want to get into management, increase your income, prepare for a doctorate program, or become more competitive in your field, Pacific's MSCS program can help you acheive your career goals.

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The admission process involves a holistic review of each applicant’s background and experiences. The following are required for admission:

  • Undergraduate degree in any field*
  • Official Transcripts* (3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA)
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Additional requirements for international applicants

*Additional coursework may be required for students without an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.

Computer Science courses may include*: 

COMP 241. Programming Language Semantics
COMP 251. Machine Learning
COMP 252. Natural Language Processing
COMP 253. Virtual Reality
COMP 258. Design/Assess of Serious Games
COMP 259. Character Animation
COMP 261. Data Science
COMP 270. Secure Software Systems
COMP 271. Vulnerabilities
COMP 272. Software Reverse Engineering
COMP 277. Advanced Computer Networking
COMP 278. Cyber Defense and Offense

ECPE 225. Digital Signal Processing with Applications
ECPE 226. Computational Intelligence
ECPE 233. Quantum and Nano Devices
ECPE 251. High-Performance Computing
ECPE 253. Advanced Computer Graphics
ECPE 255. Robotics
ECPE 259. Sensor Networks for Engineering Systems
ECPE 263. Recent Topics in Renewable Energy
ECPE 276. Cloud Computing

*Additional coursework may be required for students without an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.

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The Online Experience

All online courses are designed to support student-centered learning and promote social interaction through online tools such as Canvas, Zoom, and Discord. Students can access well planned course materials online at any time. Virtual meetings/office hours and asynchronous discussions will be held frequently to encourage students to interact with faculty and their classmates. Regular polling and online assessments with rubrics will also be given to provide timely feedback on student progress and ensure transparency in assessment.