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The Doctor of Philosophy is recognized as an advanced research degree, granted upon demonstrating expertise in a specific computer science discipline. This achievement encompasses comprehensive knowledge of the subject, meaningful advancements to the field's body of knowledge, and proficient written and verbal communication abilities.
To earn a Ph.D., students must: complete CIS 8962 (qualifying exam/portfolio defense) and CIS 8964 (preliminary exam/area exam), fulfill coursework obligations, successfully present and defend both a dissertation proposal and final dissertation. All doctoral candidates must engage in teaching responsibilities during their studies unless exempted by the department chair. Furthermore, each Ph.D. student must deliver at least one faculty-evaluated research presentation, which may occur during the department's research conference or any relevant academic conference in the field.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree; or
A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution;
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