Application Requirements for Cybersecurity Ph.D.
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Degree Requirements
- COMPUT 601 – Introduction to Graduate Studies (1 credit)
Required Core Courses (9 credits):
- CS 546 – Computer Security (3 credits)
- At least (1) one of the following: CS 575 – Software Security (3 credits) OR CS 622 – Advanced Network Security (3 credits)
At least (1) one of the following:
- CS 567 – Applied Cryptography (3 credits)
- MATH 508 – Foundations of Cryptographic Computing (3 credits)
- MATH 509 – Symmetric Key Cryptography and Cryptanalysis (3 credits)
Elective Courses (19 credits):
- Must be approved by the supervisory committee and Computing Program directors. Pre-approved electives and specific requirements are provided in the Computing PhD 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.