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Computer Science Ph.D.

Emphasis Admissions Requirements: Upper-division undergraduate coursework in data structure and essentials of data science. The equivalent courses at Boise State are CS 321 and CS 421.

Degree Requirements

  • COMPUT 601 Introduction to Graduate Studies (1 credit)

Required Core Courses (9 credits):

  • CS 521 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3 credits) OR CS 561- Theory of Computation (3 credits)
  • CS 552 Operating Systems (3 credits)
  • CS 573 Advanced Software Engineering (3 credits)

Elective Courses (19 credits):

  • Must be approved by the supervisory committee and Computing Program directors. Pre-approved electives and specific requirements are given in the student handbook

Comprehensive Exam (1 credit):

  • COMPUT 691 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination (1 credit)

Dissertation (30 credits):

  • COMPUT 693 Dissertation (30 credits)

Total Credits: 60

Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official degree requirements are published on the Graduate Catalog site.