A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- PhD
- Credential class
- ceterms:DoctoralDegree
- CIP
- 53.0201
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering offers students an opportunity for study in a broad range of areas in computer engineering. Details on PhD requirements can be found in the Graduate Program Guide . A summary of requirements is given below.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_03b3e615
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Core Requirements
major core · 1 item
- Complete 32 semester hours of approved coursework—equivalent of MSECE degree. Then complete 16 semester hours, of which 8 must be graduate-level EECE courses. Consult faculty research advisor for acceptable courses.Not resolved to a course48
Dissertation
2 items
- 0
- 0
Dissertation
0 items
Complete the following two courses:
2 items
- 0
- 0
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