Timelines for Degree Progress
6-Year Plan
Example of a timeline for students entering the program without an MA:
| Year | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Begin coursework | Work on completing required coursework for MA |
| Year 2 | Required coursework, conference presentations Work on Star Paper Submit MA GDP |
Required coursework, conference presentations Work on Star Paper Qualifying Evaluation |
| Year 3 | Coursework for PhD requirements, second publishable paper Prepare exam reading lists |
Coursework for PhD requirements Prelim Written Exams Submit PhD GDP |
| Year 4 | Must complete all coursework Assign Prelim Committee well in advance of exams Prelim Oral Exams & Prospectus |
Register for thesis credits (12 per semester) |
| Years 5-6 | Register for thesis credits (12 per semester) | PhD Final Defense |
4-Year Plan
Example of a timeline for students entering the program with an MA:
| Year | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Begin coursework | Required coursework, conference presentations Work on Star Paper Qualifying Evaluation |
| Year 2 | Required coursework, conference presentations, work on publishable papers Prepare exam reading lists |
Required coursework, conference presentations, work on publishable papers Submit PhD GDP Prelim Written Exams |
| Year 3 | Must complete all coursework Assign Prelim Committee well in advance of exams Prelim Oral Exam & Prospectus |
Regiser for thesis credits (12 per semester) |
| Year 4 | Register for thesis credits (12 per semester) Assign PhD Final Committee |
PhD Final Defense |