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
- 23.1304
- Total credits (published)
- 12
- Credits (computed from items)
- 78
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232186
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232186_59d30283
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Core Courses
major core · 4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Required Research Methods Course
1 item
- 3
Primary Focus Area
14 items
- Select four courses from the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Studies in Rhetorical Theory and Practice 1”3
- 3
- As published: “Studies in Composition 1”3
- As published: “Studies in Professional Writing 1”3
- As published: “Studies in Public Rhetorics 1”3
Secondary Focus Area
1 item
- Select 3 courses from another program or discipline (see below) and/or the primary area courses, in consultation with advisorNot resolved to a course9
Art and Visual Technology
0 items
Communication
0 items
Computer Game Design
0 items
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
0 items
Counseling and Development
0 items
Cultural Studies
0 items
Education Instructional Technology
0 items
Education Leadership
0 items
Educational Policy
0 items
Global and Community Health
0 items
Higher Education
0 items
History
0 items
Linguistics
0 items
Philosophy
0 items
Policy and Government
0 items
Psychology
0 items
Public Administration
0 items
Public Policy
0 items
Reading
0 items
Social Work
0 items
Sociology
0 items
Statistics
0 items
Women and Gender Studies
1 item
- Students complete elective courses chosen in consultation with an advisor.Not resolved to a course30
Dissertation
4 items
- At least 3 credits ofNot resolved to a course3
- As published: “Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (3 credits required)”1-6
- At least 9 credits ofNot resolved to a course9
- As published: “Doctoral Dissertation (minimum of 9 credits)”1-12
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