The College of Computing at Grand Valley State University provides a detailed Graduate Plan of Study to help students successfully navigate their academic journey. Our academic advising plans outline recommended courses, timelines, and program requirements for each graduate degree, ensuring you stay on track from your first semester through graduation. Our advising resources make it easier to plan your coursework, meet prerequisites, and align your studies with your career goals. By following your Graduate Plan of Study, you can maximize your learning experience, take advantage of research and internship opportunities, and graduate prepared for high-demand roles in today’s technology-driven workforce. Review our plan of study for each of the following degree pathways:

Applied Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity

Data Science and Analytics

Health Informatics and Bioinformatics

Human-Centered Computing

Software Engineering

Please follow this template to create your Applied Computer Science Plan of Study:

ACS Plan of Study Template

Please use the Advising Guide to see all class options.

The Plans of Study for Artificial Intelligence are sorted by which semester you begin your studies, and whether you are doing a project or thesis.

Fall Start

AI Fall Start with Project

AI Fall Start with Thesis

Winter Start

AI Winter Start with Project

AI Winter Start with Thesis

Please see the Advising Guide for more information.

The Plans of Study for Cybersecurity are sorted by which semester you begin your studies, and whether you are doing a project or thesis.

Fall Start

CYB Fall Start with Project

CYB Fall Start with Thesis

Winter Start

CYB Winter Start with Project

CYB Winter Start with Thesis

Please see the Advising Guide for more information.

The Plans of Study for Data Science and Analytics are sorted by which semester you begin your studies. Please note, you may be required to take 'STA 610' if the admissions committee determines you are not adequately prepared for the program's statistics work. You will receive a separate email with that information.

Fall Start

DSA Fall Start

Winter Start

DSA Winter Start

Please see the Advising Guide for more information.

The Plans of Study for Health Informatics and Bioinformatics are sorted by which semester you begin your studies, and which concentration you select.

Fall Start

HIB Fall Start, Bioinformatics Concentration

HIB Fall Start, Health Informatics Concentration

Winter Start

HIB Winter Start, Bioinformatics Concentration

HIB Winter Start, Health Informatics Concentration

Please see the Advising Guide for more information.

The Plans of Study for Human-Centered Computing are sorted by which semester you begin your studies, and whether you are doing a project or thesis.

Fall Start

HCC Fall Start with Project

HCC Fall Start with Thesis

Winter Start

HCC Winter Start with Project

HCC Winter Start with Thesis

Please see the Advising Guide for more information.

The Plans of Study for Software Engineering are sorted by which semester you begin your studies, and whether you are doing a project or thesis.

Fall Start

SE Fall Start with Project

SE Fall Start with Thesis

Winter Start

SE Winter Start with Project

SE Winter Start with Thesis

Please see the Advising Guide for more information.