Degree Programs
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
The normal requirement for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a minimum of four full years of graduate study. The
first two years are primarily devoted to coursework. Each student must
satisfactorily complete a minimum of ten term courses or the equivalent.
Required courses cover the theory, principles and practice of their chosen
area of specialty.
All doctoral candidates must pass qualifying examinations and must
design and submit a prospectus acceptable to the faculty advisory committee
before being admitted to candidacy. The dissertation must make an original
contribution to the field and be presented at an advertised open seminar.
Inquiries regarding specific divisional or doctoral program requirements
may be submitted via email
to M. Elliot, Coordinator of EPH Graduate Student Affairs by telephone
at 203-785-6383 or by writing to:
EPH Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. C. Tschudi
P.O. Box 208034
New Haven, CT 06520-8034
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