Frequently Asked Questions
Applications/Admissions
How do I apply for the online MSE program?
Please visit the How to Apply page on the MSE website.
Also visit the college Graduate Admission page.
I have applied. Who should I contact about my application status?
如果你收到通知，你的申请是在部门审查阶段, contact the MSE office at mse@ayapsicoterapia.com. 如果你的申请处于初始阶段和/或如果你需要核实你的文件已经收到, contact the ECS Graduate Admissions office at ecsgrad@ayapsicoterapia.com.
我没有计算机科学的学士学位，但我在软件行业有工作经验. May I apply? 多少工作经验相当于CPSC 362(软件工程基础)的先决条件?
要申请，至少有一年的软件开发经验. 如果你没有完成软件工程入门课程(CPSC 362或同等学历), 申请时需要一份简历，以确定你是否有足够的工作经验来证明你在软件工程概念和实践方面的能力. 一旦您提交了您的在线申请，请将您的简历通过电子邮件发送到MSE项目 mse@ayapsicoterapia.com .
Before you apply, 知道你是否有资格的最好方法是把你的简历(如果可能的话还有非正式的成绩单)发邮件给MSE协调员, Dr. Christopher Ryu.
我已经申请了计算机科学的研究生课程，现在我不能申请软件工程的研究生课程. What can I do?
如果你是现在的学生，已经注册了计算机科学课程, you will need to file a "Change of Objective Form 
". 如果你是最近申请的，还没有开始上课, contact the Admissions Coordinator at: ecsgrad@ayapsicoterapia.com
确保在所有的沟通中包括你的全名和CWID.
Is GRE needed to apply for the MSE program?
No, we do not require the GRE.
Is TOEFL/IELTS needed to apply for the MSE program?
是的，如果你在美国没有获得至少72个大学水平的学分.S. or another majority English-speaking country. Residency/citizenship is irrelevant to this requirement. Please visit the Graduate Admission page for more details.
一旦我被MSE项目录取，我能收到学生签证(I-20)吗?
Unfortunately, no. I-20不能签发给MSE项目，因为它完全是在线提供的. U.S. 移民政策禁止对完全在线课程的学生发放签证. If you are already in the U.S. 并且需要将你的I-20转到CSUF，你不能在MSE项目中这样做. If you would like to stay in the U.S.你必须有另一种允许你合法停留的签证. 你可以是你本国的软件工程专业的学生.
Program Overview
你们是否也提供在线软件工程硕士(MSE)课程的校内版本?
CSUF提供两个软件工程项目:在线软件工程硕士项目和校内软件工程加速硕士项目.
For more details, visit MSE website and AMSE website .
The online MSE is operated by the Computer Science department, 而校内的AMSE则由扩展和国际项目办公室(EIP)运营. Both degrees are conferred by the Computer Science department.
在线MSE项目不能为国际学生签发I-20, while the on-campus AMSE program can.
通常MSE需要22个月，而AMSE需要17个月才能完成.
How much does the program cost?
Please visit our Program Cost page .
The online MSE program costs roughly $14,000 for a California resident, and $26,000 for a non-resident (including international students).
校内AMSE项目对所有学生的费用约为26,000美元.
Are there any scholarships for the MSE program?
There is no scholarship at the program level. However, you may check the university Financial Aid website for available funding opportunities.
Degree/Graduation
How to apply for graduation? (Grad Check)
Please check the Graduation (Grad Check) page .
Will the word "Online" appear on my degree?
No. Although this is a fully online program, 该学位本身就是“软件工程硕士”." The word "Online" will not appear on your degree.
Can I attend Commencement?
是的，MSE和AMSE的学生可以参加一年一度的毕业典礼. 大学和MSE办公室将发送电子邮件，告知日期/时间, regalia, tickets, and other pertinent information.
How/when will I receive my diploma?
文凭将邮寄到学生门户网站上列出的地址. Due to the processing times of grad check finalization, transcript updates, and diploma printing, it may take up to 3 months to receive diplomas in the mail. 该大学有一个在线文凭服务，可用于查看状态: http://records.ayapsicoterapia.com/services/diplomas.php
Curriculum/Courses
Can I take only one course per semester?
是的，但是这和每学期上两门课的费用一样. Also, since MSE offers each course once per year, 如果你错过了某门课程，你需要等一年.
When are classes held?
所有课程都是异步的，这意味着没有相关的会议日期/时间. Course materials can be accessed at the students' convenience.
How is coursework given?
For each class, 课程材料将通过Canvas在线发布和提交, which is the learning management system used by the university.
How are assignments given? How will students turn in assignments?
It depends on the course and instructor. All things are done via online modality.
How are tests administered?
It will be determined by the instructor. All things are operated via online modality.
Will there be an exit exam?
No, there is no exit exam. 学生必须完成一个重要的终端项目作为课程的一部分(CPSC 597)。. There is no thesis option.
Where can I find information about course textbooks?
In general, textbook information is shown at Courses page .
Specifically, see the instructor's course syllabus, 其中包含课程中使用的每本书的标题和ISBN号. 在注册课程后，学生可以通过学生门户访问教科书信息. You may also look up textbook information on the school bookstore website .
Policies/Procedures
What happens if you are unable to attend a semester?
符合条件的学生应通过研究生办公室(OGS)申请休假。. First-semester students are not eligible for leave. 只根据项目要求工作并且没有额外课程需要参加的学生可能有资格参加GRAD 700, a placeholder class handled by OGS. 学生可以联系MSE研究生协调员，以指导哪种选择最合适.
如果我不能参加一个学期，没有注册或申请休假?
不符合大学连续入学要求的学生将在人口普查日期(春季2月中旬)之前停止该计划, 9月下旬为秋季)，并且必须重新申请大学继续学习.
How do I get a study plan?
The program office will prepare this for you, 通常在第一学期或完成6个单元之后. After the program initiates the paperwork, 它将送到研究生办公室进行最终审查和批准.
If you need a copy of your study plan sooner (e.g. for VA benefits), then email mse@ayapsicoterapia.com to request an early study plan.
