For detailed information about doctoral program requirements, see
here (816.4 KB)
. Students who enrolled earlier than September of 2020, please see below.
Comprehensive Exams ("Comps")
Currently, graduate requirements for doctoral students include the successful completion of a one-year research project that's roughly equivalent to a Master's project. A research proposal is completed by April 21st of the first year and a defense of that project is to be scheduled by March 15th of the second year.
Doctoral Program Requirements Prior To 2020
- Students who enrolled in September 2019 or later: Use
PhD Requirements as of September 2019 (114.5 KB)
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Students who enrolled in September 2015 or later: Use PhD Degree Requirements (as of September 2015)
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Students who enrolled in September 2013 or later: Use PhD Degree Requirements (as of September 2013)