risingcodeninja Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I've been contemplating switching from a M.S. in Cybersecurity to a M.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity (or Information Assurance) because I think the CS degree has more overall utility and leaves more pathways open. But, there's just one problem. I haven't taken Calculus I or II**. BUT, I have taken higher level math courses where they were the pre-req's and passed with good grades - Discrete Math ('B'), and Numerical Methods ('A'). Because of how well I did in Discrete Math and Numerical Methods, will adcoms overlook my lack of Calculus I and II? Or do I need to find a way to squeeze these courses in before August/September? S/N: I don't have a B.S. in Computer Science. I went back to school at a 4-year college intending to get it as my second degree, but got the opportunity to enter the M.S. in Cybersecurity program, which is why I returned to school for CS in the first place. I have 27 undergraduate CS credits from a 4-year college with a 3.44 GPA, attending full-time with fully active Systemic Lupus. Advice, please. ** I started Calculus I, but got really sick and had to drop, which meant I had to drop Calculus II. Discrete Math was different enough, I guess, that they let me attempt it, and I did well. I'd already had the Numerical Methods prof for other math and comp sci courses, so he was very confident in my abilities and told me I'd do fine, and he was right.
emmm Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I think you may have answered your own question -- "Discrete math was different enough." I think you probably need to take calculus. You could ask the program you're interested to suggest what you need to do to be considered a serious applicant. They might be open to you applying before you finish the classes.
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