Timelines for Completion
(Assumes full-time study)
Ed.D. |
Ph.D |
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Formation of Dissertation Committee |
1-2 years from matriculation |
2 years from matriculation |
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Passage of Written Comprehensive Examination |
1-2 years from matriculation |
2-3 years from matriculation |
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Oral Examination: Approved Dissertation and Advancement to Candidacy (The timeline for passage of the Final Examination required as part of approved proposal.) |
*No longer than one long semester following successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination. |
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Passage of Final Examination (Dissertation Defense) |
*1-3 years after Advancement to Candidacy. Students must continue to enroll for at least three hours of dissertation coursework each semester up to and including the semester in which they plan to attend. |
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* Indicates a Graduate School policy. |
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