OK, so I need a PhD...

If you are interested, then you can read where we discussed the PD degree several months ago here.

 

Thanks for the link to the thread. I think the reason I didn't take notice last time was because the PD in Computer Science was the only PD mentioned. When I clicked on Ted's link earlier today, I was surprised to see Columbia University also offers a PD in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research.

I had been searching for a DL doctoral degree in operations research ever since graduating with an MS in Operations Research in 2000. All of the ones I came across seemed to tie engineering into the degree in some way that my options became non-existent. Then I came across UNISA, which offers a true PhD in Operations Research. I was tempted to go with UNISA, but I wanted to earn an RA doctorate. If I ever get through my current program and I get the urge to back to school, I may revisit Columbia University or UNISA. For now, NCU is keeping me challenged and busy, so I’ll press on.

 

University of Idaho

This was a program that was more geared to the distance learner a year ago. There are now requirements for a 2 semester residency requirment + 1 semester of teaching which is new, but there might be some flexibility on what that consitutes.
Look into them at:
http://www.cs.uidaho.edu:8080/csweb/degree/gradinfo/phd_prog_req.jsp;jsessionid=2B7B99928DE12174028E35292F9EDBD0

Good luck to you,

 

Re: University of Idaho

I relooked at Idaho closely just this week and I generally like the program. Among other things, they have someone teaching evolutionary computing.

I am assuming that I could can get a teaching requirement waived just about anywhere (as I'll be teaching a 12/12 schedule each year). The residency requirements may or may not be a problem, depending on how they count summers.

The requirement that seems most intractable (without getting further details on what can be waived) is the 2 semesters of seminar. These are on-campus during Fall and Spring only. But who know - maybe I can convince them to allow me to read the papers, do some work to show that I understand the papers (to replace the discussion element of a seminar).

 

Re: University of Idaho

This link does not work.

 

University of Idaho

This was a program that was more geared to the distance learner a year ago. There are now requirements for a 2 semester residency requirment + 1 semester of teaching which is new, but there might be some flexibility on what that consitutes.
Look into them at:
http://www.cs.uidaho.edu:8080/csweb/degree/gradinfo/phd_prog_req.jsp;jsessionid=2B7B99928DE12174028E35292F9EDBD0

Good luck to you,

 

Re: Re: University of Idaho

General Engineering Outreach Page:
http://www.outreach.uidaho.edu/eo/

CS department PhD page:
http://www.cs.uidaho.edu:8080/csweb/degree/gradinfo/phd_prog_req.jsp