Step 1: Degree Requirements
Below are important degree requirements and milestones for the doctoral program. A more comprehensive explanation of the doctoral program can be found here.
| Milestone | Time of Expected Completion |
|---|---|
| Completion of Research Methods (PHD-GP 5902) | Year one (fall semester) |
| Completion of Advanced Empirical Methods (PADM-GP 2172) | Year one (fall semester) |
| Completion of Qualitative Research Methods (PHD-GP 5905) | Year one (spring semester) |
| Preliminary qualifying exam (PQE) | Year one (spring semester) |
| Completion of theoretical framework modules | End of year two |
| Completion of research methodology modules | End of year two |
| Comprehensive exams | Year two (spring semester) |
| Registration in the Doctoral Colloquium | Year two or three |
| Third year research paper / presentation at Wagner Seminar | Year three (spring semester) |
| Transfer credit approval (max 40 credits) | Year three (or after completion of coursework) |
| Dissertation proposal defense | Year four (spring semester) |
| Dissertation paper presentation | Year five (fall semester) |
| Dissertation defense / completion of degree | End of year five |