Degree Milestones

In addition to the thesis, students are required to complete various milestones within both the Masters and PhD programs. Master's students are required to complete a proposal; PhD students are required to complete a proposal, comprehensive examination, departmental presentation and conference presentation.

The Graduate Affairs Committee has compiled detailed descriptions of both a Monograph and Integrated Article Format thesis. Please be sure to review this document when starting to prepare for your research/ thesis writing.

Masters Requirements


PhD Requirements