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CS-PMN - Computer Science (PhD Minor)

Overview

Program Overview

Ph.D. minor applications are accepted year round.  Please do not wait to apply when you are closer to graduating or going on TGR status in your home department. The application form must be approved first by your current department and then turned in to the CS PhD Student Services Office for approval.  Your official transcript, PhD Minor Worksheet and a copy of candidacy form must be attached to your application request when it is submitted to the Computer Science Department via email to phdstudentservices@cs.stanford.edu . The application for Ph.D. minor should be submitted after you have been granted candidacy in your home department.   A faculty representation from the Computer Science department (CS faculty, Courtesy CS faculty, Joint CS faculty count) on the University oral examination committee is required. When you are ready to defend, a copy of your University Oral Examination form must be submitted via email to phdstudentservices@cs.stanford.edu. (Please note that the Ph.D. minor is processed for conferral by the CS department.)

If you have any questions with regards to the Ph.D. minor in Computer Science, please send an email to phdstudentservices@cs.stanford.edu.

Director of Graduate Studies

Omer Reingold

Program Policies

External Credit Policies

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

The intent of the PhD Minor is to be able to take courses in significant programming and Core Courses in CS to acquire breadth and depth of the PhD Minor.