Program Overview

Ph.D. Degree Requirements

The Ph.D. degree is typically completed within four years subsequent to the completion of the M.S. degree.

Program Overview

Ph.D. degrees are designed to be completed within a four-year timeframe, following the completion of the M.S. degree.

Admission and Advancement

Students admitted into the Ph.D. program must pass a qualifying exam and demonstrate a capability to undertake independent research in order to advance to candidacy as a full Ph.D. student.

Key Requirements

• Ph.D. degrees are typically completed within four years subsequent to the completion of the M.S. degree
  • This timeframe is a general guideline
• Students must pass a qualifying exam
  • The exam is a critical component of the Ph.D. program
• Students must demonstrate a capability to undertake independent research
  • This capability is essential for advancing to candidacy as a full Ph.D. student