The PhD Program
Structure of the PhD Program
Academic Year 1
- First semester:
- Research
- Coursework
- Seminar
- PD activities
- (Emphasis here) Complete Ethics (INT D 710 and INT D 720)
- Second semester:
- Research
- Seminar
- Coursework
- Progress report
- NRD
- (Emphasis here) Supervisory committee appointment and first meeting (six months)
- Spring/Summer:
- Research
- PD activities
Academic Year 2
- First semester:
- Research
- Coursework
- Seminar
- PD activities
- The following two items are in a box together:
- Complete IDP
- Submit and defend thesis proposal
- Second semester:
- Research
- Seminar
- NRD
- Supervisory committee meeting
- PD activities
- The following two items are in a box together:
- Complete coursework
- Schedule candidacy exam
- Spring/Summer:
- Research
- PD activities
Academic Year 3
- First semester:
- Research
- Seminar
- The following two items are in a box together:
- Complete PD
- Complete Candidacy
- Second semester:
- Research
- Seminar
- Progress report
- NRD
- Spring/Summer:
- Research
- (Emphasis here) Complete all program requirements except thesis
Academic Year 4-6
- First semester:
- Research
- Seminar
- Second semester:
- Research
- Seminar
- Progress report
- NRD
- (Emphasis here) Prepare thesis
- Spring/summer:
- PhD final examination
- Degree awarded