The MS in Game Programming is designed for those interested in game development programming at the highest level, including computer science and computer graphics professionals retooling for the game industry.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
Quarter Hours
Introductory Courses
0-24
Degree Requirements
48
Total hours required
48-72
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Demonstrate mastery of the C++ programming language.
Use design patterns to create and design large-scale real-time software systems.
Architect and implement real-time Game Engine.
Implement and apply advanced rendering techniques for real-time graphics simulation.
Create and manage a development schedule of a complex software projects.
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements
No Introductory Course may be substituted for any other course at any level.
Students must complete a total of 8 credit hours of graduate level elective courses. Students must choose four (4) credit hours (typically one course) from the list below. The remaining four (4) credit hours can be from the list below or any GAM courses in the 421-699 range.
Students who take GAM 690 GAME DEVELOPMENT STUDIO I to fulfill their Major Elective Requirements MUST take GAM 691 GAME DEVELOPMENT STUDIO II.
Degree Requirements
Students in this degree program must meet the following requirements:
Complete a minimum of 48 graduate credit hours in addition to any required introductory courses of the designated degree program.
Complete all graduate courses and requirements listed in the designated degree program.
Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses of the designated degree program.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Students pursuing a second (or more) graduate degree may not double count or retake any course that applied toward the completion of a prior graduate degree. If a required course in the second degree was already completed and applied toward a previous degree, the student must meet with a faculty advisor to discuss a new course to be completed and substituted in the new degree. This rule also applies to cross-listed courses, which are considered to be the same course but offered under different subjects.
Students pursuing a second master's degree must complete a minimum of 48 graduate credit hours beyond their first designated degree program in addition to any required introductory courses in their second designated degree program.
Students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher will graduate with distinction.
For DePaul's policy on repeat graduate courses and a complete list of academic policies, see the DePaul Graduate Handbook.
