Note that the three quarters of CS 201 must be taken as an unbroken sequence, i.e., during consecutive quarters of a single academic year. The plan of study should be structured to achieve both breadth of computer science experience and depth of coverage adequate to provide the background for thesis research. The student should consult with his or her advisor to select a suitable program as soon as possible. The course of study should point to thesis interests and a selection of the thesis topic should be made as soon as student and advisor agree that the student has sufficient skills. Students may petition for credit toward the M.S. degree for at most two courses completed as a graduate student at another University.
Absolute requirements are the following.
The courses were taken while the student was a regularly enrolled graduate student. The courses were not used to satisfy any other degree requirement. The courses were each the equivalent of 4 quarter units or 3 semester units. An official transcript in duplicate of the grades is on file with the Graduate Division. The courses were not used to satisfy UCLA admission requirements.