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Who is this program for?
How long will it take me to complete the degree?
If I've taken graduate coursework in computer
science elsewhere, may I transfer credit to the PMP?
How is it different than the full-time graduate
program?
Do I have to live in the Seattle area to complete the degree?
How much does the program cost?
What items are required for application to the
program?
Do I have to take the GRE?
What about the GRE computer science subject exam?
How can I learn more?
Who is this program for?
The Professional Master’s Program is not a vocational program. It is designed to meet the professional
aspirations of people who wish to continue on their technical path while progressing to bigger and better
projects. Almost all PMP students are employed full-time as software design engineers and software developers.
Students in the PMP are among the best and brightest in the Seattle area and are chosen for
their high level of achievement and proven track records for setting and achieving demanding goals.
While this is a part-time program, the commitment to complete the degree while balancing work, family
and other obligations is considerable.
Admission to the PMP is competitive.
A bachelor’s in computer science,
computer engineering or another closely related field is required as is professional experience in advance
computing technology. While it is recommended that entering
students
have at least two years of work experience, the typical PMP student has an average of 4-6 years of work
experience.
How long will it take me to complete the
degree?
Students typically take one course per quarter, plus one credit of colloquium, to complete the program in
two-and-a-half years. Summer courses are optional, but if taken, allow students to complete the program in two years.
If I've taken graduate coursework
in computer science elsewhere, may I transfer credit to the PMP?
In consultation with the graduate program coordinator, a student
working toward the master's degree may petition the Dean of
the Graduate School for permission to transfer to the University of
Washington the equivalent of a maximum of six quarter credits (fulfilling a
maximum of two PMP courses) of graduate
level course work taken while a registered graduate student in another
recognized graduate school. These credits may not
have been used to satisfy requirements for another degree. The petition
must include a written recommendation from the graduate program
coordinator and an official transcript indicating completion of the course
work. Transfer credits are not entered on the UW transcript.
In order for the graduate program coordinator to recommend transfer of
credit, the content in the course(s) must be consistent with PMP course
descriptions.
How
is it different than the full-time graduate program?
Actually, the PMP degree is exactly the same as the full-time
graduate degree. However, the programs are designed
differently because they are intended for different student
populations.
Most notably, the PMP eliminates the full-time program's research requirement of a thesis or qualifying examination project.
The PMP's focus on coursework not
only makes the degree more accessible for
working professionals, but also accommodates students
whose primary interest is not research.
The courses are designed to be equivalent to the full-time graduate
offerings, although course
structure may differ between the
programs. Again, the programs are designed to meet the needs of differing
student groups. The full-time program benefits students who want to follow our faculty into academic or industrial research while the Professional Master's Program takes our faculty's cutting edge research into the classroom for students to apply to their industry products and projects.
Do I have to live in the Seattle area in
order to complete the degree?
While there are distance technology components in our
Professional Master's Program (most notably, courses are teleconferenced locally to Microsoft) all PMP students must
reside in the area and be available for examinations or special sessions on campus.
Because of the importance the Department places on traditional as well
as
unique educational strategies, we do not envision moving toward a pure
distance program which would allow people living outside the greater
Seattle area to complete the degree.
How much does the program
cost?
The annual tuition cost is estimated
to be $7,185 for Washington state residents and $14,175 for nonresidents (2007/2008 rates). Many companies will reimburse
students for tuition expenses. Check with your employer to learn more
about tuition reimbursement.
What items are required for
application to the program?
Application forms and instructions
as well as links to our on-line application are available here.
Do I have to take the GRE?
The University requires the GRE for admission. The only
exception to the GRE requirement is for candidates
who already have a Ph.D. from a U.S. institution.
Registration forms, previous score
reports, and information on times and locations of local tests may be requested from the Educational
Testing Service at www.gre.org .
What about the GRE computer science subject exam?
A subject exam is not necessary for applicants with a computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering degree.
A higher subject score may help strengthen an application if the applicant's undergraduate degree is not in computer science,
computer engineering or electrical engineering.
How can I learn more?
PMP Advisor, Dave Rispoli welcomes visits,
calls, and emails from prospective students
who would like to further explore how their background might fit with the goals of the program.
Dave can be reached at (206) 543-5848 or rispoli@cs.washington.edu.
In addition, program information sessions provide informal opportunities to learn more about the program and ask
questions. Sessions last about an hour.
All sessions begin at 5:00 p.m. and are held in The Paul G. Allen
Center for Computer Science & Engineering, room 303
- Monday, January 14, 2008
- Monday, February 11, 2008
- Monday, March 10, 2008
- Monday, April 7, 2008
- Monday, May 12, 2008
- Monday, June 9, 2008
- Monday, July 14, 2008
- Monday, August 11, 2008
- Monday, September 8, 2008
- Monday, October 13, 2008
- Monday, November 10, 2008
- Monday, December 8, 2008
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