14 cr.

PhD Dissertation

GRADUATION

PhD after MS, 32 credits

18 cr. Coursework

Qualifying Exam:
Students admitted with a masters degree will take the exam during their second
semester in the Ph.D. program at the latest
see grad handbook for more details
1) the research paper,
2) the research presentation and students answers pertaining to the presentation and the paper;
3) subject area 1,
4) subject area 2,
5) subject area 3

Research Proposal:
given within a year of passing the qualifying examination and at least 8 months prior to
the dissertation defense