| Milestone | Time of Expected Completion |
|---|---|
| Completion of Research Methods (P11.2901) | First Fall Semester |
| Completion of Multiple Regression or Equivalent (P11.2902) | First Spring Semester |
| Completion of Qualitative Methods Course (P11.2905 or approved alternative) | First Year |
| Taking the Preliminary Qualifying Exam (PQE) | Spring Semester following completion of P11.2901 |
| Selection of 2 Doctoral Fields and Course Selection for the Research Methods field | 2nd Semester of FT studies or equivalent |
| Completion of at least one of three Doctoral Seminars in policy, finance, and management | Within 2 yrs of matriculation |
| Registration in the Doctoral Colloquium (permission of instructor required) | Required before the end of the program |
| Transfer Credit Approval* (max of 40 pts), plus Completion of Study Plan**, and Foreign Language Requirement | FT -- 2 years PT -- 3 years |
| Field Comprehensive Exams (all 3 must be completed within three consecutive semesters) | FT -- within 2-3 yrs of matriculation PT -- within 4 yrs of matriculation |
| Submit topic selection/ committee formation form | Within 1 year of Comp Exams |
| Approval of Dissertation Proposal | FT -- within 3 yrs of matriculation PT -- within 4 yrs of matriculation |
| Paper presentation from dissertation | FT -- within 6-8 months of proposal defense PT -- within 8-10 months of proposal defense |
| Submit dissertation progress form | Annually after proposal approval |
| Completion of Degree/Dissertation Defense | FT -- within 4-5 yrs of matriculation PT -- within 8-10 yrs of matriculation |
* NOTE: All students who elect to apply transfer credit towards the Ph.D. degree must complete all requirements within 7 years. Students who undertake all of their coursework (the full 72 credits) at Wagner have a 10 year limit.
** NOTE: Students must submit a study plan that provides a timeline for remaining courses and comprehensive exams. Continued tuition remission is contingent upon submitting an acceptable study plan that includes all remaining courses.
All doctoral students have the option to receive a Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) on the way to their doctoral degree. Students must have successfully met all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation. Candidates interested in the degree should consult with the Director of Academic Services and register for graduation via Torchtone at the appropriate time.
