First two years: The first two years must be in residence at
full tuition. Ordinarily, students enroll in 16 half-courses during that
time, including the following:
First-year research project. Under the guidance of a faculty member who serves as mentor, participate in a research project and write a formal report on the research progress. By May of first year.
Second-year research project. Carry out an original research project leading to a written report in the style of a journal article, and a 10-minute oral presentation. By May of 2nd year.
General exam: A six-hour exam covering the literature of the field. To be taken in September before the start of the third year.
Thesis Prospectus. A written description of the research proposed must be approved by a prospectus committee appointed by the CHD. By end of first semester of the fourth year.
Thesis & oral defense. Must be satisfactorily completed by the end of the fifth year.
Requirements for the Master's Degree: All the above through the general exam.
Suggested program. The program of coursework and requirement completion will vary depending upon RTG/program. Students should seek advice from their advisor and other faculty and students within their RTG/program. Many requirements can be completed before the deadlines stated above, i.e. the major exam may be taken at the beginning of the second year.