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Program checklist · Ph.D.

Computer Science

University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, NC

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
Ph.D.
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
26.1103
Total credits (published)
42
Credits (computed from items)
126-138
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199148
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199148_863f5d57
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Degree Program Requirements

0 items

    Required Course (3 credits)

    1 item
    1. CSC 701
      Doctoral Student Orientation 3
      As published: “Doctoral Student Orientation”
      3

    Core Courses (18 credits) *

    major core · 16 items
    1. Select two courses (6 credits) from the following Theory and Algorithms courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    2. CSC 752
      Theory of Computation 3
      As published: “Theory of Computation”
    3. CSC 754
      Algorithm Analysis and Design 3
      As published: “Algorithm Analysis and Design”
    4. CSC 756
      Foundations of Computer Science 3
      As published: “Foundations of Computer Science”
    5. Select two courses (6 credits) from the following Systems and Networks courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    6. CSC 761
      Principles of Computer Architecture 3
      As published: “Principles of Computer Architecture”
    7. CSC 762
      Principles of Operating Systems 3
      As published: “Principles of Operating Systems”
    8. CSC 777
      Principles of Computer Networks 3
      As published: “Principles of Computer Networks”
    9. Select two courses (6 credits) from the following Data/Knowledge courses:
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    10. CSC 705
      Data Science 3
      As published: “Data Science”
    11. CSC 709
      Big Data and Machine Learning 3
      As published: “Big Data and Machine Learning”
    12. CSC 716
      Digital Image Processing 3
      As published: “Digital Image Processing”
    13. CSC 725
      Bioinformatics 3
      As published: “Bioinformatics”
    14. CSC 729
      Artificial Intelligence 3
      As published: “Artificial Intelligence”
    15. CSC 744
      Human-Computer Interface Development 3
      As published: “Human-Computer Interface Development”
    16. CSC 771
      Advanced Database Systems 3
      As published: “Advanced Database Systems”

    Electives (18 credits)

    electives · 1 item
    1. Select 18 credits from other 600- or 700-level CSC courses **
      Not resolved to a course
      18

    Dissertation (15 credits)

    1 item
    1. CSC 799
      Dissertation 1-12
      As published: “Dissertation”
      15

    Core Courses (9 credits)

    major core · 9 items
    1. CSC 754
      Algorithm Analysis and Design 3
      As published: “Algorithm Analysis and Design”
      3
    2. Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. CSC 752
      Theory of Computation 3
      As published: “Theory of Computation”
    4. CSC 756
      Foundations of Computer Science 3
      As published: “Foundations of Computer Science”
    5. Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. CSC 738
      Software Engineering 3
      As published: “Software Engineering”
    7. CSC 762
      Principles of Operating Systems 3
      As published: “Principles of Operating Systems”
    8. CSC 771
      Advanced Database Systems 3
      As published: “Advanced Database Systems”
    9. CSC 777
      Principles of Computer Networks 3
      As published: “Principles of Computer Networks”

    Track Courses (12 credits)

    1 item
    1. Select four courses (12 credits) from one of the following tracks:
      Not resolved to a course
      12

    Foundation and Algorithms Track

    6 items
    1. CSC 739
      Introduction to Compiler Design 3
      As published: “Introduction to Compiler Design”
    2. CSC 752
      Theory of Computation 3
      As published: “Theory of Computation”
    3. CSC 756
      Foundations of Computer Science 3
      As published: “Foundations of Computer Science”
    4. CSC 785
      Modern Cryptography 3
      As published: “Modern Cryptography”
    5. STA 631
      Introduction to Probability 3
      As published: “Introduction to Probability”
    6. STA 651
      Mathematical Statistics 3
      As published: “Mathematical Statistics”

    Data Science and Big Data Track

    14 items
    1. CSC 705
      Data Science 3
      As published: “Data Science”
    2. CSC 707
      Network Analysis 3
      As published: “Network Analysis”
    3. CSC 709
      Big Data and Machine Learning 3
      As published: “Big Data and Machine Learning”
    4. CSC 716
      Digital Image Processing 3
      As published: “Digital Image Processing”
    5. CSC 717
      Deep Learning in Computer Vision 3
      As published: “Deep Learning in Computer Vision”
    6. CSC 725
      Bioinformatics 3
      As published: “Bioinformatics”
    7. CSC 729
      Artificial Intelligence 3
      As published: “Artificial Intelligence”
    8. CSC 646
      Natural Language Processing 3
      As published: “Natural Language Processing”
    9. CSC 774
      Principles of Data Mining 3
      As published: “Principles of Data Mining”
    10. CSC 771
      Advanced Database Systems 3
      As published: “Advanced Database Systems”
    11. CSC 772
      Database System Architecture 3
      As published: “Database System Architecture”
    12. CSC 777
      Principles of Computer Networks 3
      As published: “Principles of Computer Networks”
    13. STA 631
      Introduction to Probability 3
      As published: “Introduction to Probability”
    14. STA 651
      Mathematical Statistics 3
      As published: “Mathematical Statistics”

    Systems and Networks Track

    10 items
    1. CSC 707
      Network Analysis 3
      As published: “Network Analysis”
    2. CSC 729
      Artificial Intelligence 3
      As published: “Artificial Intelligence”
    3. CSC 738
      Software Engineering 3
      As published: “Software Engineering”
    4. CSC 744
      Human-Computer Interface Development 3
      As published: “Human-Computer Interface Development”
    5. CSC 761
      Principles of Computer Architecture 3
      As published: “Principles of Computer Architecture”
    6. CSC 762
      Principles of Operating Systems 3
      As published: “Principles of Operating Systems”
    7. CSC 771
      Advanced Database Systems 3
      As published: “Advanced Database Systems”
    8. CSC 777
      Principles of Computer Networks 3
      As published: “Principles of Computer Networks”
    9. CSC 778
      Principles of Wireless Networks 3
      As published: “Principles of Wireless Networks”
    10. CSC 781
      Principles of Computer Security 3
      As published: “Principles of Computer Security”

    Electives (9 credits)

    electives · 1 item
    1. Select 9 credits of electives from other 600- or 700-level CSC courses 1
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Capstone Experience

    0 items

      Comprehensive Exam 2

      0 items

        Required Course (3 credits)

        1 item
        1. CSC 701
          Doctoral Student Orientation 3
          As published: “Doctoral Student Orientation”
          3

        Core Doctoral Courses (12 credits)

        major core · 12 items
        1. Select two courses (6 credits) from the following Systems and Networks courses: 3
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        2. CSC 761
          Principles of Computer Architecture 3
          As published: “Principles of Computer Architecture”
        3. CSC 762
          Principles of Operating Systems 3
          As published: “Principles of Operating Systems”
        4. CSC 777
          Principles of Computer Networks 3
          As published: “Principles of Computer Networks”
        5. Select two courses (6 credits) from the following Data/Knowledge courses: 3
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        6. CSC 705
          Data Science 3
          As published: “Data Science”
        7. CSC 709
          Big Data and Machine Learning 3
          As published: “Big Data and Machine Learning”
        8. CSC 716
          Digital Image Processing 3
          As published: “Digital Image Processing”
        9. CSC 725
          Bioinformatics 3
          As published: “Bioinformatics”
        10. CSC 729
          Artificial Intelligence 3
          As published: “Artificial Intelligence”
        11. CSC 744
          Human-Computer Interface Development 3
          As published: “Human-Computer Interface Development”
        12. CSC 771
          Advanced Database Systems 3
          As published: “Advanced Database Systems”

        Electives (12-24 credits)

        electives · 1 item
        1. Select 12-24 credits from other 600- or 700-level CSC courses 4
          Not resolved to a course
          12-24

        Dissertation (15 credits)

        1 item
        1. CSC 799
          Dissertation 1-12
          As published: “Dissertation”
          15
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