A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- PhD
- Credential class
- ceterms:DoctoralDegree
- CIP
- 44.0501
- Total credits (published)
- 12
- Credits (computed from items)
- 61-66
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232186
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232186_437b2cd9
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Prerequisites: Methodological and Substantive Foundations
3 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
Stage One - Core Skills
major core · 0 items
Coursework
5 items
- Four credits ofNot resolved to a course4
- 1-4
- 3
- 4
- 4
Pass the comprehensive Qualifying Exam
0 items
Stage Two - Policy Fields and Skills
0 items
Coursework
8 items
- Three courses in an area of program specialization, chosen in collaboration with advisorNot resolved to a course9
- One advanced methods course chosen from the following: 1Not resolved to a course3-4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1
Stage Three - Research Foundations
0 items
Coursework
19 items
- Three substantive Field of Study courses that will serve as a foundation for their Field 1Not resolved to a course9-12
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 1-4
- 1-4
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- One Advanced Methods course 2Not resolved to a course3-4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Stage Four - Dissertation
2 items
- Up to six credits ofNot resolved to a course6
- 1-9
Proposal Oral Defense
2 items
- At least six credits ofNot resolved to a course6
- 1-9
Dissertation Oral Defense
0 items
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