The Center for Imaging Science offers the master of science degree in imaging science to students as an online learning program. This program is identical to the on-campus M.S. degree (project option) with a few alterations in scheduling and course offerings which are described below. Note that most Imaging Science online courses are taught in real-time using various Internet technologies at the same time they are taught face-to-face in a classroom. Ideally, online students will need access to broadband Internet and be able to deal with the limitations of learning advanced technical material without face-to-face interaction with the instructor and fellow students. However, since these online courses are recorded, they can be viewed by an online student after the class has occurred, thereby offering some flexibility to allow students to accommodate their work schedules. It is important to note that not all Imaging Science courses are taught online, so there are fewer electives and specialty tracks available in the online program. Applicants should also consider their learning styles and self-discipline when attempting this mathematics and physics intensive program. For example, it is much easier for on-campus students to form study groups and meet informally for review sessions, etc.

This program is designed so that students can complete the degree in three to four years by taking one or two courses each semester. See the schedule below for course availability.

For the MS program, students choose a specialization track. The Online Learning Program offers three tracks:

Information for New Students and Potential Applicants

Although our core course sequence begins in the Fall, interested students may still enroll for elective or specialty track courses or begin the application process at any time. They could then begin taking core courses the following fall. The permission of the instructor is required for entry into any class if a student is not matriculated. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Course Information

As mentioned above, the Online Learning MS requirements are identical to those of the local MS degree with the project/paper option. Students complete 30 credit hours of course work which are divided as follows:

Program Outline

The specific core course choices and distribution of specialty track and elective courses:

Specialty Tracks

The online learning program offers four areas of specialization. Unique tracks may be created with the consent of an advisor. Please check the availability of courses in the schedule below.

There is the possibility of taking electives from departments other that CIS, such as the Center for Quality & Applied Statistics (CQAS) (see their Online Learning description and course listing for more information. Electives must be approved by the coordinator for credit.

Project/Paper

Students enroll in course IMGS-740 MS Project Paper supervised by a particular faculty for a 1 credit project/paper. This can be done any quarter usually after a student has completed most of his specialty track courses.

Current Schedule

Please note that this schedule is subject to change and that not all courses are offered every year: