Computer Science Ph.D. Degree Plan
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Year One
Enroll in the following courses in the Fall semester:
COMPUT 601 – Introduction to Graduate Studies
CS 521 – Design and Analysis of Algorithms or CS 561 — Theory of Computation
One elective course as approved by the supervisory committee and Computing Program directors.
Fall Tasks:
By the end of the semester, student will select an advisor and submit the Student and Advisor Agreement.
Enroll in the following courses in the Spring Semester:
Two elective courses as approved by the supervisory committee and Computing Program directors
Spring Tasks:
There are no additional tasks for this semester
Year Two
Enroll in the following courses in the Fall semester:
Two elective courses as approved by the supervisory committee and Computing Program directors
Fall Tasks:
Option to submit Pre-Registration form to complete Comput 691 – Comprehensive Exam. Once approved, submit a Presentation Notification Form.
Enroll in the following courses in the Spring semester:
Two elective courses as approved by the supervisory committee and Computing Program directors
Spring Tasks:
Final semester to complete the Comprehensive Exam.
If Comprehensive Exam was completed in the Fall semester, student may complete their Dissertation Proposal in the Spring semester. To schedule, submit a Presentation Notification Form. Then student will submit an Application for Admission to Candidacy once dissertation proposal is passed.
Year Three
Enroll in the following courses in the Fall semester:
Fall Tasks:
Student will complete their dissertation proposal in the Fall semester. To schedule, submit a Presentation Notification Form. Then student will submit an Application for Admission to Candidacy once dissertation proposal is passed.
Enroll in the following courses in the Spring Semester:
Spring Tasks:
There are no additional tasks for this semester
Year Four
Enroll in the following courses in the Fall semester:
Fall Tasks:
There are no additional tasks for this semester
Enroll in the following courses in the Spring semester:
Spring Tasks:
Student will complete their Dissertation Defense.
Graduation!