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Program checklist · PhD

Computer Science, PhD

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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
30.0000
Credits (computed from items)
20
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_a936dde9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

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    Program Requirements

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      Credit and Coursework Requirements

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        Requirements for Students without a Prior MS Degree

        7 items
        1. At least 42 credits (14 courses) must come from letter-graded courses, including:
          Not resolved to a course
          14
        2. CS 601
          CS Research Methodology
          Not resolved to a course
        3. At least one more 600-level course (CS 697 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement).
          Not resolved to a course
        4. A maximum of 12 credits may be earned from letter-graded Independent Study courses.
          Not resolved to a course
        5. A total of 54 credits must be completed before admission to candidacy.
          Not resolved to a course
        6. The remaining 6 credits may be pre-dissertation research or dissertation research taken after admission to candidacy.
          Not resolved to a course
        7. Students must also satisfy the “PhD Core Course Requirements” and “Qualifying Exam Requirements” described below.
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements for Students with a Prior MS Degree

        7 items
        1. At least 18 credits (6 courses) must come from letter-graded courses, including:
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        2. CS 601
          CS Research Methodology
          Not resolved to a course
        3. At least one more 600-level course (CS 697 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement).
          Not resolved to a course
        4. A maximum of 6 credits may be earned from letter-graded Independent Study courses.
          Not resolved to a course
        5. A total of 24 credits must be completed before admission to candidacy.
          Not resolved to a course
        6. The remaining 6 credits may be pre-dissertation research or dissertation research taken after admission to candidacy.
          Not resolved to a course
        7. Students must also satisfy the “PhD Core Course Requirements” and “Qualifying Exam Requirements” described below.
          Not resolved to a course

        PhD Core Course Requirements

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          Residency Requirement

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            Guidance Committee

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              Learning Contract

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                Qualifying Exam Requirements

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                  Research Proficiency Examination (RPE)

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                    Candidacy

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                      Prospectus

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                        Proficiency in Teaching

                        7 items
                        1. Teach a CS course at Binghamton University as an instructor of record or under the supervision of a faculty member
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. RPE presentation
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. Prospectus presentation
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. Dissertation defense presentation
                          Not resolved to a course
                        5. Any public presentation that is announced at least one week in advance
                          Not resolved to a course
                        6. Lecture given to students in a normal class (including guest lecturing)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        7. Paper presentation at a technical conference/symposium/workshop
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Dissertation

                        0 items

                          Additional Information about the Program

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                            Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2212&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0188.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.