Program Overview

Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D.

Program Overview

The Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D. program at the University of North Texas offers students the opportunity to dive deeper into artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering, natural language processing, and other research areas that contribute to the community and global needs. The skills developed in this program give students the ability to create a real-world impact within their community.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Doctoral Degree
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 3-4 years
• Credit Hours: 72 (with B.S.), 42 (with M.S.)

Program Requirements

The program of study for the doctoral degree with a major in computer science and engineering includes formal course work, independent study, and research. The purpose of the degree is to produce a professional capable of directing and conducting research within the discipline of computer science and engineering.

Research Areas

Faculty research is supported through grants from federal and state institutions and private industry, including:

• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
• National Institutes of Health
• National Science Foundation
• Texas Department of Transportation
• Texas State Energy Conservation Office
• U.S. Department of Education

The department offers comprehensive research that focuses on:

• Algorithms and Computational Science
• Computer Security
• Computer Systems and Networks
• Databases and Data Mining
• Intelligent Systems
• Software

Marketable Skills

• Complex problem-solving
• Advanced critical thinking
• Ability to conduct research
• Software development
• Advanced oral and written communication

Program Highlights

• Research lab space includes space for the Centers for Information and Cybersecurity, and Net-Centric Software, as well as 13 research labs dedicated to faculty and student research.
• The Center for Information and Cyber Security (CICS) has helped UNT earn the designation of "Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education" and "Center for Academic Excellence in Research" from the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security for its strong computer and information security program.
• Current research interests of the faculty include theoretical computer science, databases, visualization, game programming, wired and wireless networks, computer security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer systems architecture, agent-based systems, collaborative learning, parallel and distributed processing, and numerical analysis.
• Many students receive financial support through teaching and research assistantships within the department.

Courses

• Advanced Topics in Operating Systems (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Computer Architecture (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Pattern Recognition and Image Processing (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Computational Life Science (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Programming Languages (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Cryptography (3 hrs)