Bachelor's Degree Entrance

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Milestones

Doctoral qualifying exams (both written comprehensive and oral area exams)
Annual review
Dissertation committee formation
Dissertation proposal
Dissertation defense

Core Requirements

Recommended Courses
Note: Semester hours can be counted toward coursework component with advisor approval.
Graduate Traineeship 1, Technical Writing and Communications
Graduate Traineeship 2, Research Ethics and Professional Development
Approved Coursework
Requires 40 semester hours of coursework.40

Dissertation 

Complete the following (must register in two consecutive semesters, which may include full summer term):
Dissertation Term 1
Dissertation Term 2

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

40 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

Master's Degree Entrance

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Milestones

Doctoral qualifying exams (both written comprehensive and oral area exams)
Annual review
Dissertation committee formation
Dissertation proposal
Dissertation defense

General Requirements

Recommended Courses
Semester hours can be applied toward coursework component with advisor approval.
Graduate Traineeship 1, Technical Writing and Communications
Graduate Traineeship 2, Research Ethics and Professional Development
Approved Coursework
Requires 20 semester hours of coursework. Please consult your faculty advisor for acceptable courses.20

Dissertation Courses

Complete the following two courses. Must register in two consecutive semesters (may include full summer term):
Dissertation Term 1
Dissertation Term 2

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

20 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required