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  Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy 2006-2008 Doctoral Program Degree Program Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Planning and Public Policy Dissertation Review  

Dissertation Review


Upon completion of the first draft of the dissertation:

1. The manuscript shall be circulated to the members of the dissertation committee for review. The student's dissertation committee chair will make the decision as to when the dissertation will be ready for defense.

2. After that time, the dissertation shall be publicly presented and defended in an open forum to be held at the Bloustein School (Final Colloquium). Scheduling information regarding Final Colloquium must be submitted to the Office of Student and Academic Services no less than two weeks prior.

3. The dissertation shall be defended before the dissertation committee at a time and place approved by the director of the doctoral program.

A final copy of the successfully defended thesis will be provided to the Graduate School-New Brunswick, and this shall complete the doctoral process.

 
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