Earn Your M.S. Degree in Modeling and Simulation
The master’s program has both a thesis and non-thesis option and requires a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. Both options require 9 credit hours of required core courses. Students in the thesis option must take 15 credit hours of electives and 6 thesis credit hours, while students in the non-thesis option must take 21 credit hours of electives. The elective courses are contingent with the focus area(s) chosen.
Application Deadlines
Fall Priority Deadline: Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by January 15 (or earlier if your program has a deadline prior to January 15).
Domestic Application Deadline
Spring: December 1
Summer:
Fall: July 1
International Application Deadline
Spring: July 1
Summer:
Fall: December 1
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Courses and Milestones
Required Courses | 9 Credit Hours
- IDS 6147 – Perspectives on Modeling and Simulation, 3 Credit Hours
- COT 6571 – Mathematical Foundations of Modeling and Simulation, 3 Credit Hours
- IDS 6267 – Understanding Humans for Modeling and Simulation, 3 Credit Hours
- IDS 6145 – Simulation Techniques, 3 Credit Hours
- IDS 6262 – Research Design for Modeling and Simulation, 3 Credit Hour
Thesis Courses | 6 Credit Hours
Students pursuing the thesis option need to enroll in 6 credit hour thesis and work with an advisor and a thesis committee.
Elective Courses
Thesis option: 15 credit hours/non-thesis: 21 credit hours
- COT 5570 – Introductory Mathematics for Modeling and Simulation
- EME 6465 – Intelligent Tutoring System Design: Theory and Practice
- IDC 5602 – Cybersecurity: A Multidisciplinary Approach
- IDC 6600 – Emerging Cyber Issues
- IDC 6601 – CM61 Behavioral Aspects of Cybersecurity
- IDC 6602 – Usable Cybersecurity and Privacy
- IDC 6700 – Interdisciplinary Approach to Data Visualization
- IDC 6941 – Capstone in Modeling and Simulation of Behavioral Cybersecurity
- IDS 5142 – Modeling and Simulation for Instructional Design
- IDS 5741 – Modeling Neuronal Systems
- IDS 6148 – Human-Systems Integration in Modeling and Simulation
- IDS 6740 – Nonlinear Dynamics in the Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences
- IDS 6916 – Research Design and Practicum
- IDS 6938 – Special Topics Courses (offered occasionally)
- ST: Nonlinear Dynamics in the Cognitive & Behavioral Sciences
- ST: Usable Security & Privacy
- ST: Principles of Molecular Modeling