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 at least 9 credits per semester.
Typical Schedule of Progress for Full-Time Students
Year 1 + summer
21-24 course credits
Year 1 summer
first comprehensive exams
Year 2 + summer
21-24 course credits
Year 2 + summer
comprehensive exams
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.
