Applied Science, PhD

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The student and his or her advisory committee will plan a coherent degree program, including required coursework that best suits the student’s educational goals. For most students this will include the department’s core sequence APSC 603 , APSC 604 , APSC 604 , APSC 608 . Due to the different backgrounds, previous preparation, and career goals, not all Applied Science students will take the full core sequence. However, unless otherwise exempted by the department, students will be responsible for the material covered in the entire core. The Applied Science Faculty must approve thesis and dissertation programs. A student in the Department must maintain a B average in order to remain in good standing.

Degree Requirements:

(See general College requirements in ‘Graduate Regulations ’.)

The candidate must successfully complete the program of courses approved by the Applied Science Faculty. He or she must pass a comprehensive qualifying examination designed to demonstrate competence in his or her field of study. The candidate must carry out a substantial original research project. The dissertation describing this research must be approved by the student’s advisory committee and successfully defended in a public oral examination. Students have seven (7) years from the qualifying exam pass date to complete the degree requirements. Extensions to this time limit are considered according to the Extensions Policy as outlined.