Doctor of Philosophy with Major in Computer Science
Program Overview
Doctor of Philosophy with Major in Computer Science
The PhD in Computer Science program (PhD CS) prepares students for academic careers in higher education, for careers as research scientists at high-tech companies and research labs, and senior positions in computer science related fields. Topics of study include software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cryptography, machine learning and data analytics, spatial database and data mining, computer networking, cloud computing, Internet of Things and more.
Program Information
- Admission Requirements
- Candidacy Examination
- Candidacy Examination Instructions
- Candidacy Examination Application Form
- Admission to Candidacy and Transfer Credits
- Dissertation Information
Program Options
Students can select between the following options:
- PhD CS, General program (i.e. no concentration)
- Degree Requirements
- BS-PhD Program Worksheet
- MS-PhD Program Worksheet
- PhD CS, Data Science and Analytics (DSA) concentration
- Degree Requirements DSA
- BS-PhD Program Worksheet DSA
- MS-PhD Program Worksheet DSA
- PhD CS, Cybersecurity concentration
- Degree Requirements Cybersecurity
- BS-PhD Program Worksheet Cybersecurity
- MS-PhD Program Worksheet Cybersecurity
Program Details
The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in computer science, preparing them for careers in academia, research, and industry. The program offers three concentrations: General, Data Science and Analytics, and Cybersecurity. Each concentration has its own set of degree requirements, which include coursework, research, and dissertation. The program also offers a BS-PhD and MS-PhD track, allowing students to earn both a bachelor's and a doctoral degree or a master's and a doctoral degree in a shorter amount of time.