The program leading to the Ph.D. in Computing is a dissertation-based program. The program requires a minimum of 60 credits representing advanced coursework, successful completion of a Comprehensive Exam (which serves as a qualifying exam for Admission to Candidacy), and a dissertation constituting an original and significant contribution to the discipline.
Courses applied to meet the 60-credit minimum requirement must be taken for a letter grade (A-F), except for COMPUT 691 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination which is graded P (Pass) or F (Fail), and COMPUT 693 Dissertation which is initially graded "IP" for In Progress and later graded Pass or Fail depending on the outcome of the dissertation defense.
Degree requirements for the Ph.D. in Computing and associated emphases are detailed in the Graduate Catalog and in tables in Appendix A.
The doctoral supervisory committee will be thoughtfully compiled with guidance and oversight provided by the faculty advisor. The supervisory committee consists of a major advisor who serves as chair plus at least two--but no more than four--additional members. Supervisory committee membership must adhere to the established criteria of the Graduate College provided here: https://www.boisestate.edu/graduatecollege/graduate-college/current-students/appointment-of-supervisory-committee-instructions/