Computer and Information Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

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The PhD in Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) offers an opportunity for exceptional students to pursue substantial research in the computer sciences and related areas. To earn a PhD degree, a student must demonstrate breadth of knowledge in at least two research areas and significant depth in a chosen dissertation area. In addition, the student must conceive, write, and defend a PhD dissertation representing a significant and original contribution to current academic research as demonstrated by a public dissertation defense and publication in established peer-reviewed academic conferences and/or journals.

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

Degree Requirements

PhD CIS Tracks

  • Computing Track

  • Information Systems and HCI Track

Admission and Aid

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Admission Requirements
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Funding
Full time PhD students are eligible for funding in the form of tuition waivers and a living stipend. In addition, DePaul offers student health insurance and various types of leave.
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Full-Time or Part-Time

<div class="ck-content"><p class="feature--text">The PhD program in CIS is flexible enough to accommodate not only full-time students, but part-time students as well. All of the graduate classes are in the evening (and most are also offered online), so preparation for breadth exams can be done after work. Advisors offer flexible hours for research meetings and independent studies.</p></div>

Research & Innovation

<div class="ck-content"><p>Our faculty engage in cutting-edge research in fields like cybersecurity, AI, medical informatics and more, and have been awarded grants from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, National Security Agency, and several other institutions. Collaborate with them on research projects that move the field forward.&nbsp;</p></div>

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Faculty

At the School of Computing, you’ll connect personally with faculty while collaborating on research and projects that advance the field.

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Peter Hastings
Professor
Dr. Hastings' research interests include natural language processing, cognitive science, intelligent tutoring systems, and artificial intelligence.
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Alexander Rasin
Professor
Dr. Rasin's primary research interest is in cybersecurity problems, including preventing data tampering and exfiltration, establishing standards for database forensic analysis, and developing fine-grained access control policies. He directs the Data, Infrastructure, Computation, and Environments (DICE) Lab. His
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Daniela Stan Raicu
Associate Provost of Research and Professor
Dr. Raicu's research interests include biomedical and health informatics, medical imaging, computer vision, data mining and machine learning. She has authored more than 150 journal and conference papers in these areas, and her projects have been funded by the National Science Foundation, Argonne National Laboratory, Department of Education, and MacArthur Foundation.
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