PhD in Advanced and Equitable Computing

Ph.D. in Advanced and Equitable Computing

The Advanced and Equitable Computing doctoral program covers emerging areas in Computer Science. It seeks to enhance research capacity and apply advanced computing approaches to solve real world problems. This Ph.D. program, both theoretical and applied, is a natural extension of the Master of Science (MS) in Advanced Computing degree program in the CS Department with one of the fastest growth. The program is a unique Advanced Computing doctoral program focusing on new and on demand frontiers on quantum cryptography, Cybersecurity, and equitable, emotional, responsible, resilient, and empathic AI/ML.

Curriculum of PhD in Advanced and Equitable Computing Program

• Total credit hours: 60 (beyond a BS degree) or 36 (beyond a Master's degree)
• Degree Options:
  • Onsite
  • Remote/Online
• Prerequisites/Admission requirements
  • Minimum GPA and application requirements of School of Graduate Studies
  • BS, MS degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information science, or close related field.
  • Assessment and approval by the program director or the department chair.
• Courses
  • COSC 502: Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
  • COSC 586: Quantum Computing (3 credits)
  • COSC 614: Cryptography and Cryptology (3 credits)
  • COSC 672: Reinforcement Learning (3 credits)
  • COSC 680: Image Understanding and Computer Vision (3 credits)
  • COSC 686: Quantum Algorithms and Architecture (3 credits)
  • COSC 724: Post Quantum Cryptography (3 credits)
  • COSC 726: Explainability and Fairness in Machine Learning (3 credits)
    
    
  • COSC 511: Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3
  • COSC 512: Software Engineering and Formal Methods  3
  • COSC 558: Advanced Network Security  3
  • COSC 612: Deep Learning in the Cloud  3
  • COSC 711: Quantum Algorithms and Applications  3
  • COSC 721: High-Performance Computing  3
  • COSC 722: Machine Learning Applications 3
  • EEGR 750: Trustworthy Machine Learning 3
  • EEGR 755: Advanced Software Assurance 3
  • INSS 854: Information Systems Security  3
  • COSC 790: Independent Study   3
  • COSC 791: Special Topics in CS  3
  • COSC 792: Research Seminar     3
  • COSC 801: Dissertation Research I   3
  • COSC 802: Dissertation Research II  3
  • COSC 803: Dissertation Research III 3
  • COSC 804: Dissertation Research IV 3
  • COSC 997/998: Dissertation Guidance/Dissertation Defense     3/9* credits, repeatable

To apply, please visit School of Graduate Studies website. If you have questions, please contact the program director.

You are welcome to contact the PhD Program Director Dr. Md Rahman for general questions and support. For adviser and financial support, please contact the faculty directly. We look forward to hearing from you.

Inclusion and diversity is the core value for the CS department and Morgan State University. International students are warmly welcomed here. We will all benefit from your presence and your willingness to share your life, culture, and experiences with us.