College of EngineeringComputer Science and SoftwareAcademicsGraduate ProgramsPhD-Students with MS (CSSE)
Sample Plan of Studies for Ph.D. in Computer Science and Software Engineering
(For Students with a Master’s Degree)
Core Courses
- COMP 7270: Advanced Algorithms - 3 Credit Hours (required)
- COMP 7300: Advanced Computer Architecture - 3 Credit Hours (required)
- COMP 7500: Advanced Operating Systems - 3 Credit Hours (required)
- COMP 8990: Dissertation Research - 24 Credit Hours
Transferred Credits
A total of 27 credit hours will be transferred from the Master’s degree program.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Ph.D. Qualifying Exams and General Oral Examination
The Ph.D. Qualifying Examination will be successfully fulfilled by earning a B or higher in each of the three (3) core graduate courses:
- COMP 7270: Advanced Algorithms
- COMP 7300: Advanced Computer Architecture
- COMP 7500: Advanced Operating Systems
This demonstrates a student’s proficiency in key areas necessary for their research and academic success.
In the General Oral Examination, a Ph.D. student will present to the advisory committee a thorough description of the proposed dissertation research. The successful completion of this exam requires unanimous approval from the advisory committee.
Notes
- The qualifying exams will be passed by earning a B or higher in each of the three required graduate courses.
- A maximum of 30 hours of COMP 8990 can be applied toward the degree.
- A maximum of 30 credit hours can be transferred from the Master’s degree program.
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