Sample Plan of Studies for Ph.D. in Computer Science and Software Engineering

(For Students with a Bachelor’s Degree)

 

Core Courses
  • COMP 7270: Advanced Algorithms – 3 Credit Hours
  • COMP 7300: Advanced Computer Architecture – 3 Credit Hours
  • COMP 7500: Advanced Operating Systems – 3 Credit Hours
Electives and Research
Degree Credit Requirements (6000-level or above)
Category Credit Hours
COMP electives (6000-level or above) 9
Open elective credits (6000-level or above) 18
COMP 8990 Research and Dissertation 24
Total Hours 60
Sample Plan of Studies

  • 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 6XXX/7XXX Electives (Graded Lecture Courses) – 9 Credit Hours
  • COMP 8930 Directed Study (Graded Courses) – 12 Credit Hours
  • COMP 8990 Dissertation Research – 30 Credit Hours
  • Total Credit Hours: 60

  • 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 6XXX/7XXX Electives (Graded Lecture Courses) – 21 Credit Hours
  • COMP 8990 Dissertation Research – 30 Credit Hours
  • Total Credit Hours: 60

  • 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 6XXX/7XXX Electives (Graded Lecture Courses) – 27 Credit Hours
  • COMP 8990 Dissertation Research – 24 Credit Hours
  • Total Credit Hours: 60
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