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
Catalog edition: 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type: degree-program
Description: The doctoral program leads to a PhD degree in computer science. Students admitted into the program typically have a master’s degree in computer science or a closely related discipline. Students must complete the requirements listed to earn the PhD.

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 196079
CourseShelf checklist: CK_196079_713bfab6
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

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

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

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Teach a CS course at Binghamton University as an instructor of record or under the supervision of a faculty member
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RPE presentation
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Prospectus presentation
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Dissertation defense presentation
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Any public presentation that is announced at least one week in advance
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Lecture given to students in a normal class (including guest lecturing)
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Paper presentation at a technical conference/symposium/workshop
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Dissertation

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Additional Information about the Program

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Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — 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.