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Computer Science, Dual Degree Program, B.S./M.S.

Prepare for a Rewarding Career in IT Management

The Computer Science 5-Year BS/MS degree at the University of Houston-Clear Lake combines the degree plans for the Bachelor and Master of Science in Computer Science. This allows highly motivated and qualified students to complete both the degrees in 5 years.

Learn a Deft Combination of Theory and Practical Knowledge

Once enrolled in the 5-Year BS/MB degree, you will soon begin graduate-level courses. This will give your studies crucial focus and drive as you achieve success in the classroom and with your future career. After admission to the 5-year BS/MS degree and successful completion of the BS degree in Computer Science, you will then receive a waiver from the Graduate Record Examination typically required for the MS program.

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Admission Requirements

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Degree Requirements

UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

Computer Science B.S./M.S. Dual Degree Program


Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Freshman Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority - July 15 
    Final - August 1 

  • Spring

    Priority - November 1
    Final - December 1 

  • Summer

    Priority - March 1
    Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1 


  • Transfer Deadlines
  • Summer 2024
    Priority - May 1
    Summer I Final - May 22
    Summer II Final - June 28
  • Fall 2024
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 12
    Returning UHCL Students - August 14
  • Spring 2025
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 6
    Returning UHCL Students - January 8

  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority Deadline - May 1
    Extended Deadline - June 1

  • Spring

    Deadline - October 1

  • Summer*

    Deadline - April 1

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.


Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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Accreditations and Distinctions

The Computer Science BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.


Computer Science, Dual Degree Program, B.S./M.S. Faculty

Krishani Abeysekera
Krishani Abeysekera

Krishani Abeysekera

Senior Lecturer/System Administrator of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3831
Email: abeysekera@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 165

Krishani Abeysekera Faculty Bio

Ahmed Abukmail

Ahmed Abukmail

Program Director of Computer Science and Associate Professor,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3888
Email: Abukmail@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 169

Ahmed Abukmail Faculty Bio

Hisham Al-Mubaid
Hisham Al-Mubaid

Hisham Al-Mubaid

Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3802
Email: hisham@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 168

Hisham Al-Mubaid Faculty Bio

Sayed Banawan

Sayed Banawan

Visiting Assistant Professor of Computing Sciences,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3824
Email: Banawan@UHCL.edu
Office: D222

Sayed Banawan Faculty Bio

Said Bettayeb
Said Bettayeb

Said Bettayeb

Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281.283.3717
Email: Bettayeb@uhcl.edu
Office: B3611.14

Said Bettayeb Faculty Bio

Gary Boetticher
Gary Boetticher

Gary Boetticher

Associate Professor of Computer Science, Computer Information Systems and Software Engineering,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3805
Email: boetticher@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 164

Gary Boetticher Faculty Bio

Pradeep Buddharaju

Pradeep Buddharaju

Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3881
Email: Buddharaju@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 173

Office hours:
Tue 5:30-7:30pm, Wed 4:00-6:00pm

Pradeep Buddharaju Faculty Bio

Sadegh Davari
Sadegh Davari

Sadegh Davari

Department Chair of Computing Sciences and Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3865
Email: davari@uhcl.edu
Office: D153

Sadegh Davari Faculty Bio

Terry Feagin
Terry Feagin

Terry Feagin

Professor of Computer Science ,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3880
Email: feagin@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 172

Terry Feagin Faculty Bio

Khondker Shajadul Hasan
Khondker Shajadul Hasan

Khondker Shajadul Hasan

Associate Professor of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3876
Email: hasank@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 170

Khondker Shajadul Hasan Faculty Bio

Alfredo Perez-Davila
Alfredo Perez-Davila

Alfredo Perez-Davila

Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3863
Email: perezd@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 167

Alfredo Perez-Davila Faculty Bio

Charles Phillips
Charles Phillips

Charles E. Phillips Jr.

Lecturer of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3837
Email: Phillips@UHCL.edu
Office: D226

Charles E. Phillips Jr. Faculty Bio

Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang

Toneluh (Andrew) A. Yang

Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3835
Email: yang@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 174

Toneluh (Andrew) A. Yang Faculty Bio

Pavan Poudel
Pavan Poudel

Pavan Poudel

Assistant Professor of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3732
Email: poudel@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 175

Pavan Poudel Faculty Bio

Kwok-Bun Yue
Kwok-Bun Yue

Kwok-Bun Yue

Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3864
Email: yue@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 163

Kwok-Bun Yue Faculty Bio