Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science Curriculum & Courses

Course Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science requires 60 credit hours of Computer Science Courses, and a minimum of 12 credit hours of CS 8000 (Dissertation). 

Students are also required to complete publication requirements (4), and the oral defense of their dissertation. 

Students may apply up to 18 credit hours of CS 7000 (independent study) to their Computer Science Courses requirement. 

45−Hour Constraint:

• A minimum of 45 credit hours hours must be taken in computer science. 

15−Hour Minor Constraint:

• Up to 15 hours may be used to minor in another department.
• In order to count toward the Ph.D. degree, the minor must support the student's research and must have the approval of the Dissertation Advisor. No minor courses will be counted if an equivalent computer science course exists.

Registration

PhD students will determine course schedule each semester with their faculty advisor.