Graduate Advising

Programs at the graduate level are intended for students who have already obtained a Bachelor's degree. Students interested in graduate study within CCSE should contact the corresponding Graduate Academic Advisor for assistance.

CCSE Master's Programs - Prerequisite Override Request Form

CCSE Master's Programs - Book an Advising Appointment

Information Sessions

Find an information session, or send your questions to us. 

MS in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2026; 6:00-7:00pm (Virtual)

Contact Us About MSAI

 

MS in Computer Science, Information Technology & Software Engineering
(MSCS, MSIT & MSSWE)

Tuesday, November 17th, 2026; 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Virtual)

 

MS in Cybersecurity (MSCYBR)

Info Session Schedule

 

MS in Data Science and Analytics (MSDSA)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Virtual)

Contact Us About MSDSA

 

 

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Info Session Schedule

Need Help? 

Contact Us With General Questions

Graduate Advisors & Program Coordinators

Name
Position

  • Lead Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist

    efitzpa4@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-3153
    Marietta Campus, 920 Norton Hall, Room 323

    Advisor for MS in Artificial Intelligence & MS in Data Science and Analytics

  • Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist

    jlimone@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-5995
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3337A

    Advisor for MS in Cybersecurity & MS in Software Engineering

  • Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist

    dmart276@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-5777
    Marietta Campus, 920 Norton Hall, Room 321

    Advisor for MS in Computer Science & MS in Information Technology

  • Director, Graduate Student Support

    mross1@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-5183
    Marietta Campus, 920 Norton Hall, Room 202

Don't know who to send your question to? Reach out to the general CCSE Graduate email. 

Name
Position

  • Associate Professor of Computer Science

    mkarakay@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6983
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3210A

    Program Coordinator of MS in Artificial Intelligence

  • Director of the Computer Science PhD Program and Professor of Computer Science

    aparakh@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-3547
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3012

    Program Coordinator of PhD in Computer Science

  • MSCS Graduate Program Coordinator and Professor of Computer Science & Information Systems

    yshi5@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6423
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3220

    Program Coordinator of MS in Computer Science

  • Associate Chair of the Department of Information Technology and Associate Professor of Information Technology

    mvalero2@kennesaw.edu
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3222

    Program Coordinator of MS in Cybersecurity

  • Associate Professor of Statistics

    abrow708@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-7827
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3435

    Program Coordinator of PhD in Data Science and Analytics

  • Associate Professor of Statistics

    xzhang47@kennesaw.edu
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3224

    Program Coordinator of MS in Data Science and Analytics

  • MSIT Graduate Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Information Technology

    xtian2@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-5168
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3313B

    Program Coordinator of MS in Information Technology

  • Program Coordinator for MS in Software Engineering and Professor of Software Engineering

    rparizi1@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2118
    Marietta Campus, 680 Atrium Building, Room 3319

    Program Coordinator of MS in Software Engineering