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PhD Degree Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Student Services section of this Web site.

Coursework Requirements

Courses
Units
Departmental courses (at least six at 400- or 500-level) 16
COMP SCI 590 Research 2
Total required units:
18

Other PhD Degree Requirements
  • Examinations: written qualifying exam at end of second year
  • Research/Projects: independent research leading to dissertation; research is begun by third quarter of first year or sooner, continuing through summer into second year
  • PhD Dissertation: based on independent research
  • Final Evaluations: oral defense of dissertation