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 |
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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* |