Step 1: Understand Degree Requirements
Below are important degree requirements/milestones for your program. A more comprehensive explanation of degree requirements can be found here.
|
Milestone |
Time of Expected Graduation |
|---|---|
| Completion of Research Methods (PHD-GP 5902) | First Fall Semester |
| Completion of Advanced Empirical Methods (PADM-GP 2172) | First Fall Semester |
| Completion of Qualitative Methods Course (PHD-GP 5905) | First Spring Semester |
| Taking the Preliminary Qualifying Exam (PQE) | First Spring Semester |
| Completion of Theoretical Frameworks course module | End of second year |
| Completion of Research Methodology course module | End of second year |
| Field Comprehensive Exams | End of second year |
| Third Year Research Paper | End of third year |
| Submit dissertation topic / committee formation form | Within 1 year of comp exams |
| Registration in the Doctoral Colloquium (permission of instructor required) | Either in second or third year |
| Transfer Credit Approval (max of 40 pts) | After completing coursework |
| Dissertation proposal defense | By end of 4th year |
| Paper presentation from dissertation | Within 6-8 months of proposal defense |
| Completion of Degree / Dissertation Defense | Within 4-5 years of matriculation* |