Computer Science, Ph.D.

About the Computer Science Doctoral Program

For the Ph.D. degree, students are required to demonstrate general knowledge in several areas of computer science and proficiency in a single research area. Certification of research proficiency will be based on a record of accomplished research. The record must be substantiated by published peer-reviewed articles and papers presented at conferences and workshops. The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 60 hours of graduate coursework and 12 hours of CS 8000 - Doctor’s Dissertation . In addition, students must write a dissertation as well as pass a qualifying examination and a public oral final examination as required by the university. All students pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science must take computer science seminars each year.