James Madison University - Virginia Tech Collaborative Partnership
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Engineering (CPE)
The Virginia Tech College of Engineering is partnering with James Madison University to help position students for mid-level and advanced positions in industries related to computing technology. By establishing an accelerated pathway of foundational courses at partner universities, currently enrolled students can be prepared for early admission to Virginia Tech’s MEng degree in computer engineering as early as spring of their junior year. Once accepted these students during their fourth year can begin taking up to 12 credits from an approved set of courses that can be applied beyond the 127 required credit hours required for James Madison University undergraduate degree towards their MEng degree from an approved set of courses that can be applied towards their MEng degree (JMU course level approved: 4XX (max. 6 credits) & 5XX from approved course list).
By outlining a clear pathway and course equivalencies, both the engineering and liberal arts student are able to participate in Virginia’s Tech Talent Pipeline. Many students will find that they can complete their MEng degree with just one extra year.
How to apply
Third-year James Madison University students can apply to the MEng in computer engineering in their second semester. They can also apply for a fee waiver and are not required to submit GRE scores.
- Students must complete one of the approved pathways below:
Pathways
Pathway for JMU ENG Major students to the JMU/VT Accelerated UG/G CPE MEng
James Madison University engineering undergraduate majors naturally meet the basic course requirements to apply for the JMU/VT Accelerated UG/G CPE MEng and undertake the process detailed above to apply for admission into the program.
| JMU Course | VT Equivalent |
|---|---|
| CS149 Introduction to Programming |
CS1054 Introduction to Programming in Java |
| CS/MATH 227 Discrete Structures 1 |
MATH 2534 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics |
Pathway for James Madison University computer science major students to the JMU/VT Accelerated UG/G CPE MEng
James Madison University non-engineering majors may also be eligible to apply in their Junior year and be accepted into the JMU/VT Accelerated UG/G CPE MEng program by completing a set of introductory computer science courses. To be eligible for admission, James Madison University and Virginia Tech recommend that James Madison University computer science major undergraduate students complete the following courses by the second semester of their junior year and maintain an overall minimum GPA of 3.0. These course pathways include the following scenarios:
| JMU Course | VT Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Math 236 Calculus II |
MATH 1226 Calculus of a Single Variable II |
| MATH 250 or Math 237 (Calculus III??) Multivariable Calculus |
MATH 2204 Introduction to Multivariable Calculus |
| MATH 320 Ordinary Differential Equations |
MATH 2214 Introduction to Differential Equations |
| MATH 300 Linear Algebra |
Math 3114 Linear Algebra |
AS SOON AS YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE READ AND DO THE FOLLOWING:
You should immediately complete and submit the Collaborative UG/G Degree and Course Designation Form. You will indicate on this form the courses that you intend to take during the Collaborative UG/G period. This form will be reviewed and signed by the Virginia Tech computer science and applications department graduate program director and an appropriate authority at James Madison University. The signed Collaborative UG/G Status and Course Designation form will be sent to the Virginia Tech Graduate School for processing. This completed form and the CPE department admission recommendation with review from an appropriate authority at James Madison University are required before an admission decision can be finalized by the Virginia Tech Graduate School.
Once accepted, the student should take up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework during the last academic year (senior status equivalent) and earn a “B” from the following list of eligible courses for transfer to the MEng computer engineering degree program. Note that a maximum of 6 credit hours can be taken at the 4xx level. The Virginia Tech approved courses are noted below.
| JMU Course | VT Equivalent |
|---|---|
| CS 432 Compiler Construction |
CS4304 Compiler Design and Implementation |
| CS 452 Design and Analysis of Algorithms |
CS4104 Data and Algorithm Analysis |
| CS 470 Parallel and Distributed Computing |
CS4234 Parallel Computation |
| CS 444 Artificial Intelligence |
CS4XXX Generic Elective |
| CS 445 Machine Learning |
CS4824 Machine Learning |
| CS 457 Information Security |
CS4264 Principles of Computer Security |
| CS 458 CyberDefense |
CS4XXX Generic Elective |
| CS 488 Computer Applications Application |
CS4204 Computer Graphics |
| CS 5XX courses are forthcoming |
CS 5XXX courses will be reviewed upon receipt of the list and accompanying syllabi. |
For questions or more information regarding the Virginia Tech MEng degree program, contact Virginia Tech computer engineering admissions. For questions or more information regarding what courses to take at James Madison University to be prepared for admission into the Virginia Tech MEng degree program, please contact the James Madison University engineering advisor and outreach coordinator.
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