University of Wisconsin–Madison

Graduate PhD Minor

Graduate students in PhD programs outside of Computer Sciences at UW–Madison who plan to minor in Computer Sciences should consult Prof. Kirthi Kandasamy by email gac-minor@cs.wisc.edu for advising on coursework and how to complete the minor if needed. The steps to add the program to your records are below:

  1. Request to add the CS Doctoral Minor in GradPortal. Here are instructions if needed.
  2. After you have completed the coursework for the minor, complete this form. You will be required to upload your transcript, highlighting the courses taken for the minor. Not doing so may result in delays in signing your warrant.
  3. When you are ready to Prelim in your PhD program, Prof. Kandasamy will sign your warrant.
  4. If you have any questions about coursework and requirements, contact gac-minor@cs.wisc.edu.

Graduate Minor Requirements

The student must receive 9 credits in computer sciences courses to satisfy the following requirements:

  • All credits counted are for courses numbered 400 or above, excluding CS 400.
  • At least 3 of the credits counted are for a course that involves a significant amount of programming in a structured language, such as C, C++, or Java. All courses that require CS 400 meet this requirement. CS 760 can be used for this requirement.
  • At least 3 of the credits should focus on an area of Computer Science not closely related to the student’s major, as deemed by the minor advisor.
  • At least 3 of the credits counted are for a course numbered 700 or above that is not an individual instruction course, was taught by a full-time core faculty member in Computer Sciences, and received a grade of at least a B.
  • At most 3 credits counted are for individual instruction courses.
  • Cross listed courses may be used.
  • No credits counted are for thesis courses.
  • All credits counted have received a satisfactory grade.
  • The GPA of the credits counted is at least 3.00.
  • All credits counted are taken as a graduate student.
  • No more than 5 credits counted are for coursework completed more than 5 years prior to admission to the PhD program are counted; no credits counted are for coursework taken 10 years ago or more are counted.