学习计划中定义了课程要求，包括至少48小时的研究生课程工作（不包括论文研究）。硕士学位论文/研究工作中最多6个学期的学分可计入48小时的要求。学生还必须注册至少18个学期的论文研究。学生必须在每学期接受学院指导的注册论文研究。学习计划的批准应尽早完成，但不得晚于攻读博士学位课程并通过初步考试的一年。批准后，只有在提交适当的表格后，监督委员会才能修改该程序。
The Ph.D. in Computer Engineering degree prepares students to pursue research and advanced work in computer engineering technical areas, including computer systems and software, electronic design and applications, VLSI systems, computer networks, communication systems, and cybersecurity.<br>The PhD program requires at least 48 credit hours of graduate coursework and at least 18 credit hours of dissertation research. A maximum of 6 credit hours in theses/research work from the master's degree is allowed to count toward the 48 graduate coursework requirement. Students must register for dissertation research each semester in which they receive faculty supervision. The approval of the Program of Study should be accomplished as early as possible, but no later than one year after admission to the Ph.D. program and passing the preliminary exam. Once approved, the program may be amended only by the Supervisory Committee, upon submission of the appropriate form.