University of Oklahoma
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science in Computer and Information Systems is offered by University of Oklahoma.
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science offered by the University of Oklahoma
The doctoral degree program aims to prepare and develop professionals capable of conducting and directing research within the discipline of computer science. This degree program requires a minimum of three years of full-time study beyond the bachelor's degree that can be completed with a minimum of 45 hours of coursework and a minimum of 30 hours of dissertation research. The combined hours of coursework and dissertation research should be at least 90. Doctoral students are required to pass a general examination before they successfully defend their dissertation.
The general examination consists of written and oral parts. It is intended to test the student’s mastery of a number of related fields as well as the student’s capacity for synthesis, sound generalization and critical ability. In addition to the general exam, the doctoral degree requires at least 90 post-baccalaureate hours, and culminates with the submission and successful defense of original dissertation research.
Specific requirements for the PhD degree are set by the student's doctoral committee in conformance with the current rules of the Graduate College. Every doctoral student is required to take a general examination in his/her major field of study.