Computational Social Science Ph.D.
Program Requirements
A minimum of 66 credit hours post-baccalaureate is required for the CSS Ph.D. All CSS Ph.D. students are required to complete the MS in Statistics degree (non-thesis option) as part of the CSS Ph.D. program of study. The MS in Statistics curriculum requirements for students in the CSS Ph.D. program include 24 credits in required coursework and 9 elective credits (33 credits total) distributed as follows:
M.S. in Statistics Requirements
| Credits | Courses |
|---|---|
| 9 | MTH 451: Introduction to Probability and Statistics MTH 452: Mathematical Statistics |
| Choose one: • STA 501: Analysis of Variance and Variance Components • STA 502: Applied Regression Analysis | |
| 6 | EEC/STA 576: Econometrics EEC/STA 676: Advanced Econometrics |
| 9 | Statistics Electives: Select at least three courses from the approved list below. |
| 9 | General Electives: Complete three elective courses. |
| — | Comprehensive Examination: Successfully complete a written comprehensive examination. |
| 33 | Total minimum credits required |
Statistics Electives
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| STA 501 | Analysis of Variance and Variance Components |
| STA 502 | Applied Regression Analysis |
| STA 520 | Fundamentals of Sampling and Applications |
| STA 535 | Statistical Methodology in Clinical Trials |
| STA 541 | Multivariate Statistical Methods |
| STA 542 | Categorical Data Analysis Methods |
| STA 550 | Ecological Statistics |
| STA 592 | Special Topics in Statistics |
Computational Social Science Ph.D. Requirements
| Credits | Courses |
|---|---|
| 12 | CSS 600: Computational Social Science Pro-seminar CSS 610: Ethics of Computational Social Science CSS 620: Empirical Modeling of Social Science Theory CSS 690: Computational Social Science Dissertation Prospectus |
| 3 | EEC 522: Computer Intensive Methods in Applied Economics |
| 3-9 | CSS 630: Computational Social Science Integrative Theories Topics vary. May be repeated for up to 9 credits. |
| 3-9 | CSS 650: Computational Social Science Methods Topics vary. May be repeated for up to 9 credits. |
| 12-24 | CSS 699: Computational Social Science Dissertation |
| 33 | Minimum additional credits required after the M.S. in Statistics |
All degree candidates are required to prepare a Program of Study in consultation with their major professor and doctoral committee. A defense of dissertation is required. All credit requirements are minimum recommendations. The major professor and doctoral committee may require additional coursework and research credits, with specific requirements made on a case-by-case basis.