Computer Science, (PhD)

University of Memphis

Program RequirementsCoursework RequirementsGraduate Credit Requirement: Students must complete at least 72 credit hours of graduate coursework in total.Ph.D. Core Requirement: Students must complete the following Core Courses within the first 36 hours of credit, unless an extension is approved by the student’s advisor. Students must obtain a grade of B or better in each of the Core Courses.COMP 7012 - Fndtns/Software EngrCOMP 7212 - Operating/Distrib SysCOMP 7612 - Foundations of ComputingCOMP 7712 - Algorithms/Prob SolvCOMP 7950 - Research Methods for Computer Science /COMP 8950 - Research Methods for Computer Science8000-Level Requirement: At least 12 credit hours must be completed in courses at the 8000 level, other than COMP 8901.Dissertation Requirement: Students must complete at least 9 credit hours of Dissertation (COMP 9000).Coursework LimitationsCoursework used to satisfy the degree requirements is also subject to the following restrictions:Dissertation Credit Limit: At most 18 hours of Dissertation (COMP 9000) are allowed.Independent Studies Credit Limit: At most 21 credit hours of Independent Studies (COMP 7901 /COMP 8901) are allowed.6000-Level Credit Limit: At most 6 credit hours of 6000-level courses are allowed.Excluded Courses: None of the following courses are allowed:COMP 6001, COMP 6005, COMP 6014, COMP 6030, COMP 6040, COMP 6270, COMP 6601, COMP 7960 /COMP 8960

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