Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is the highest degree awarded by the university and is granted only upon sufficient evidence of high attainment of scholarship and the ability to engage in independent research. Beyond the following requirements, the department or program may have special requirements. Consult the program descriptions in this catalog and the program director for more information.

• Course Requirements
  
  
• Transfer of Credit
  
  
• Time Required
  
  
• Admission to Candidacy
  
  
• Doctoral Dissertation
  
  
• Final Examination