Ph.D. Timeline

A Recommended Course of Study

The following table describes a recommended course of study to complete the program in 5 years of funding. Deviations are applicable by student in consultation with their advisor(s) and the DGS. Deadlines are requirements of the program.

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Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Academic Plan	Coursework in substantive fields, methods (7 courses)	Coursework in substantive fields, methods (7 courses). Develop original/ second-year papers.	Complete quality course requirements if not already finished. Take 9 hours of research credit (8999) – prospectus coursework each semester. Defend prospectus. Edit papers. All requirements for degree except dissertation must be complete prior to prospectus defense.	Take 12 hours or research credit (9999) – dissertation coursework. Complete 2-3 chapters or 2 articles of dissertation. Submit & revise papers for publication. Apply for grants to support research.	Job market. Finish dissertation.
Deadlines	First-year review by May 15	Comprehensive exam in first field in May.	2nd-year review with plan-of-study by Aug 15 2nd-year paper submitted and presented in August.	Prospectus defense must be completed by September 1 of 4th year.
The Following Summer	Summer training, deepen topic knowledge	Second-year paper and prospectus research.	Advance dissertation & publications	Write another chapter. Prep job talk and materials.	Move to your new job!

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