| By the end of Year 2 |
Qualifying Examination |
- Completed 2 advanced courses
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- Must be held no later than the first day of classes in the 5th semester of enrollment, with the application submitted at least one week in advance.
- After passing the qualifying exam, a "Post-Qualifying Exam Progress Report" must be submitted annually before July 31.
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| Year 3 |
Ph.D. Candidacy |
- Passed qualifying examination
- Completed required graduation credits
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- Students who meet the Ph.D. candidacy requirements may proactively contact the department office to apply.
- For those who do not apply proactively, the department office will verify and process candidacy during the pre-oral examination application.
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| Pre-Oral Examination |
- 6 months after passing the qualifying exam
- Completed required graduation credits
- Journal publication(s)
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- Journal publication:
- At least one paper.
- Must provide proof of "Published Journal Paper" or "Manuscript Submitted".
- Must be based on the core of the Ph.D. dissertation, with a department advisor listed as the corresponding author.
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| Year 4 |
Doctoral Degree Examination |
- 6 months after passing the pre-oral examination
- Journal publication
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- Journal publication:
- Must be first author or co-first author.
- The advisor(s) listed on the Ph.D. dissertation must be the corresponding author or co-corresponding author of the publication.
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