Undecided Area

Undecided on Research Area?

If you are not yet sure which research area you will choose, then it is advisable to take courses that provide a useful foundation for most areas. For example, CS 473G (Algorithms) is an essential part of virtually all of computer science. A graduate-level course in computer systems (hardware, software, or networks) is also advisable. At the same time, it will be helpful to take courses that help you to understand potential areas of research. Talk with faculty in your potential areas of research interest to make sure that you are building a background that would not lead to difficulties in the PhD Qualifying Exam.

Students who have not determined their research area by the end of the semester may want to revise the "Required Coursework" portion of their Program of Study with their committee and submit signed revised version to Rhonda McElroy in the Academic Office.