Appropriate Knowledge
Students will be able to teach computer science concepts at the university level.
Mission Statement. Ph.D. students in the Computer Science Department are prepared to be technical problem solvers, are competent in the state of the art, and have mastered a particular aspect of Computer Science. They are trained to identify and clearly formulate problems, to develop and analyze algorithmic solutions, and to direct research. All Ph.D. students are active in one of the Department's research labs, working closely with a faculty advisor. Ph.D. graduates make a novel contribution to Computer Science in the form of a dissertation and scholarly publications. They are an asset to their employers, as they demonstrate increased insight into formulating and solving problems. Furthermore, they have the skills to see the discipline clearly and to lead out on their own. Graduates are prepared with a solid background in both theoretical foundations and practical training for the lifelong learning necessary in this fast-moving field.
Requirements for Degree.
Required test
GRE
Additional Requirements
BS in Computer Science or related field is required.
Applicants with Foreign Credentials
Applicants with foreign credentials must complete a foreign credential evaluation BEFORE the application deadline in order for their application to be considered complete. We recommend using IERF and that you request to have the official evaluation report sent electronically to BYU Graduate Studies. Please plan accordingly as this process may take 6 weeks or longer to complete.
Students will be able to teach computer science concepts at the university level.Appropriate Knowledge
Students will be able to perform cutting edge research in their specialty.
Students can apply what they have learned in the current literature, assimilate and synthesize the current state-of-the-art, and understand the boundaries of knowledge in their chosen field.
Students will think deeply and originally about open problems in the field, suggest solutions and pursue those solutions to their logical conclusions while developing further understanding of the underlying problems.
Students have professional and fruitful experience teaching in the Computer Science discipline.
Students have experience teaching their specialization to peers.
Students plan and conduct new research in the field.
Students add to the dialogue of the field by producing multiple publications directly related to their dissertation research.
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year | |
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Total Students | 21 |
International | 4 |
Female | 1 |
LDS | 17 |
Non-White | 6 |
BYU Undergraduate | 14 |
Three Year Average Test Scores of Admitted Student | |
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GRE Composite Score | 327.0 |
GRE Quantitative Score | 163.3 |
GRE Quantitative Percentile | 87.0 |
GRE Verbal Score | 163.8 |
GRE Verbal Percentile | 89.6 |
GRE Analytical Score | 4.0 |
GRE Analytical Percentile | 55.6 |
Five Year Average of Graduated Students | |
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Average Years to Degree | 6.8 |
Graduated Per Year | 5.0 |
Five Year Average of Admitted Students | |
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Applied Per Year | 9.0 |
Admitted Per Year | 4.0 |
Percent Admitted | 44.44 |
Average GPA | 3.47 |