Ph.d. In Computer And Information Sciences in DePaul University, USA

Ph.d. In Computer And Information Sciences in DePaul University

The following degree requirements apply to both the Computing Track (C-track) and the Information Systems and Human-Computer Interaction track (I-track).

• Degree Requirements for students entering with relevant MS degree: At least 60 hours.
• Degree Requirements for students entering without relevant MS degree: At least 100 hours.

Course requirements

Most of the courses that PhD students will take will be geared toward preparing the student for the Breadth exams, and for whatever other preparation the advisor deems necessary. There are some specific requirements for courses, as specified below.

Number of credits

Students must take at least 60 credits in the CDM 420 - CDM 699 range, including at least 12 credits of CSC 699 (or equivalent as approved by advisor). Non-CDM courses may be substituted with permission of the advisor.

CSC 426

Students must take CSC 426 in their first two years.

CSC 500

Students must take at least two quarters (4 credits) of CSC 500 in their first two years.

Other requirements for conditionally admitted students

Students who do not have a master's degree are considered "conditionally admitted" students. These students must complete an additional 40 credits (typically 10 courses) of graduate coursework, including 36 credits (9 courses) of CDM courses in the range of 420 - 598. No courses under CSC 420 shall count toward the PhD degree. Non-CDM courses may be substituted with permission of the advisor.

Grade requirements

Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better to remain in good standing in the program. Any course grade below B- is unsatisfactory and will not be counted toward degree requirements.

Continuous enrollment

Students must remain continuously enrolled in CSC 701 in Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters if they are not taking any other courses.

C-track

In consultation with their advisor, students in the C-track can choose two exams from among the following.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Automata Complexity and Computability
• Data Analysis and Data Mining
• Databases
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Networking
• Programming Languages and Compilers
• Software Engineering
• Systems

I-track

In consultation with their advisor, students in the I-track can choose two exams. One of the breadth exams must be selected from the following topic areas. The second breadth exam can be either one of the I-track exams listed below or a C-track exam from the previous list.

• IS Analysis
• IT Project Management
• Information Security and Compliance
• IT Policy, Strategy, and Management
• E-Commerce Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction

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