Information Science and Technology

Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3

From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from Computer Science faculty and professionals.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants are expected to have completed these prerequisites:

• Two consecutive programming courses in the same language (e.g., CIS 1068 Program Design and Abstraction and CIS 2168 Data Structures);
• A database course that covers database design, SQL, and an understanding of the role that databases play in business applications (e.g., CIS 2109 Database and File Management Systems and/or CIS 4331 Principles of Database Systems);
• Two courses in computer operating systems and networking (such as CIS 2229 Architecture, Operating Systems and Networking and CIS 3329 Network Architectures); and
• A course in object-oriented web application development (e.g., CIS 2308 Web Application Programming or CIS 3515 Introduction to Mobile Application Development or CIS 3342 Networked Application Systems).

Applicants who did not complete the above coursework as part of their undergraduate degree – and who do not have equivalent practical experience – should undertake the prerequisite courses, whether at Temple University or another accredited institution, before applying to this program.

Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.

Statement of Goals: Approximately 500-1,000 words include your specific interest in Temple\'s program; your research goals; your future career goals; and your academic and research achievements.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores should be in the 75th percentile on the quantitative section and 25th percentile on the verbal section. Most students submit scores far above the minimums.

For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic exam is required:

TOEFL: 85 iBT or 563 PBT minimum

IELTS: 7.0 minimum

PTE Academic: 58 minimum

Resume: Current resume required.