Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering 2 courses 84 total credits
Students in the Doctor of Philosophy program in computer science conduct original research that advances the theories, algorithms and systems that define the future of computing. This research-intensive program prepares students of exceptional ability to advance the frontiers of computing through original, independent scholarship. Working closely with world-class faculty, PhD students pursue research across a wide variety of areas, including: artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical modelingbig data and data miningcomputational biologycomputer architecture and nonvolatile memory computingcomputer security, cybersecurity and cryptographycyber-physical systems, IoT and roboticsdistributed computing and consensus protocolsnetworking and operating systemsnovel computing paradigms, including biocomputing and quantum computingsocial computingtheory, algorithms and optimizationvisualization and graphics
| Required Core Areas | 9 credits |
| Depth | 3 credits |
| Research | 18 credits |
| Electives and Additional Research | 42 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core Areas
applications (3) foundations (3) systems (3)
Depth
three additional credit hours in one core area (3)
Electives and Additional Research
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Courses that are used to satisfy the core area requirement cannot be used to satisfy electives or other requirements. A grade of "B" or higher is required for core courses. Eighteen credit hours of CSE 792 Research are required, and up to 54 credit hours are allowed on the plan of study. Students with research credit hours in excess of 18 add these credit hours to their electives and additional research. Electives include: additional CSE 792 Research credit hours (up to 36 credit hours allowed beyond the required 18) computer science courses, of which up to 18 credit hours of CSE 590 and CSE 790: Reading and Conference are allowed up to six credit hours of interdisciplinary electives in other academic units that are subject to program chair approval All students enrolled in the PhD in Computer Science program must complete a supervised practical training experience that allows them to apply specific knowledge, research methods, and/or professional competencies in a professional setting. This experience is an integral component of the dissertation curriculum, and successful completion is required to satisfy the dissertation requirements and earn the degree. When approved by the academic unit and the Graduate College, this program allows 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree to be used for this degree. A maximum of three credit hours of 400-level coursework may be applied to the plan of study.
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