Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

The programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy comply with the regulations of the
Graduate School concerning admission, residence requirements, qualifying examinations
and dissertation. At least 30 credits is required beyond the M.S. degree, with 18
credits being courses (6 of these must be at the 600 level) and 12 credits must
be Doctoral Dissertation (CAE 730). All candidates for the doctorate are expected
to complete an appropriate integrated program of studies in preparation for the
comprehensive Qualifying Examination. One or two years beyond the Qualifying Examination
is usually necessary for the completion of an acceptable dissertation, whereupon
the student is then admitted to the Final Oral Examination. A student's program
of study will be supervised by a four-member supervisory committee, of which one
member from the CAE Department serves as the student's primary advisor, one other
from within the CAE Department, and one from outside the CAE Department.