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  School of Public Affairs and Administration 2013–2015 Degree Programs Ph.D. Program Residency Requirements  

Residency Requirements



All students must enroll for at least 6 credits of coursework for each semester. Full-time students, including those on financial aid, must enroll for 9 credits per semester.
 
Typical Schedule of Progress for Full-Time Students

 Year 1 + summer       21-24 course credits
 Year 2 + summer       21-24 course credits
 Year 2 + mid-end       comprehensive examinations
 Year 3 fall                   dissertation proposal
 Year 3 - Year 4           dissertation

Students may take longer to complete the degree depending upon the number of credits taken each semester, progress on the exams, development and approval of the dissertation proposal, and completion of the dissertation. Adjustments require approval of the program director.
 
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