2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 27, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Computer Science (Ph.D.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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Program Coordinator/Contact

George Hamer, Acting Department Head
Kwanghee Won, Assistant Professor/Graduate Coordinator Computer Science
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Daktronics Engineering Hall 214, Box 2222
605-688-4526

Program Information

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers the Ph.D. in Computer Science. The Computer Science program prepares graduates for positions in the design and development of computer languages, systems, and applications in business and industry and for higher academic positions in research and education. The program will emphasize expertise in fundamental topics of Computer Science like machine learning and data analytics with special applications to domains such as precision agriculture and energy management.

Course Delivery Format

A majority of the courses are taught on campus in smart classrooms. The smart classrooms allow for a variety of methods for student engagement and faculty are able to record and post their lectures online.

Program Educational Objectives


The Computer Science graduate program objectives are to equip individuals to:

  • Discover and disseminate knowledge relevant to the discipline of computer science.
  • Provide leadership for increasingly complex roles in computer science and industry.
  • Contribute to the advancement of the science of computer science serving regional and national needs.

Student Learning Outcomes


  • Demonstrate a broad and comprehensive understanding of core knowledge and fundamental principles in computer science.
  • Demonstrate conceptual knowledge and ability to demonstrate prevalent technologies of computer science.
  • Demonstrate a highly developed knowledge of literature in their area of computer science or closely related research.
  • Effectively formulate, execute, communicate, present, and defend the result and conclusions of original research.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


Doctor of Philosophy 72 Credit Plan

Core Requirements


(Instruction of some courses shared between DSU and SDSU campuses.)

Select from the following


Complete 18 credits with two courses from each of the 3 areas listed below - Theory, Systems, Application. Credits: 18

Theory


Must select two minimum. Credits: 6

Systems


Must select two courses. Credits: 6

Application


Must select two courses. Credits: 6

Courses Supporting the Ph.D. Program


The doctoral curriculum assumes that a student enters the program with a master’s degree in Computer Science. Students with a Master of Science in Computer Science will be awarded 30 total core and/or elective credits. Students who enter the program with a master’s degree in a closely related field may be awarded up to 30 core and elective credits.

Additional Admission Requirements


GRE: Not required
TOEFL: 90 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 9.5
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 115

General Requirements


Graduate students must consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework.

For additional information refer to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements .

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