Degrees
Master of Arts
The degree is awarded for competence in a field of study, not solely
for satisfactory completion of a set number of courses.
The general requirements for the master’s degree are as follows:
- In programs that recommend only the awarding of the master’s
degree, at least nine courses and three quarters of residence in the
division. In departments and committees that recommend the awarding
of the Ph.D. degree, at least three full-time quarters (or their part-time
equivalent) of Scholastic Residence.
- Completion of the program of study and other requirements prescribed
by the student’s department or committee.
- In almost all departments and committees, presentation of an acceptable
master’s research paper or thesis.
- In certain departments and committees, satisfactory performance on
a final comprehensive examination.
- Any additional requirements set by the separate departments or committees.
Doctor of Philosophy
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded for mastery of subject
matter and demonstration of research capacity, not solely for completion
of a set number of requirements.
The general requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree are:
- Residence requirement and program requirements. Students in all Ph.D.
degree programs must be registered full time for the requisite number
of quarters needed to fulfill the University residence requirement.(See
the University-wide policies on
the registration structure and requirements.)
Students must complete the requirements set by their particular academic
programs (including courses, seminars, research work, and examinations).
These requirements vary from program to program within the division.
Portions of the program requirements may sometimes be satisfied on the
basis of equivalent work done at other institutions or in other units
of the University. The student’s department or committee determines
whether previously earned academic credit and degrees will be accepted
as partial fulfillment of program requirements.
- Admission to candidacy at least eight months before the date the degree
is to be conferred. The student is admitted to candidacy by the dean
of students upon the recommendation of the student’s department
or committee after completion of the following requirements:
(a) Completion of the work required for a master’s degree even
if the formal A.M. degree is not taken.
(b) Successful performance on the departmental preliminary examination(s),
if required. Ordinarily, this is taken after the completion of the first
year of work.
(c) Approval by the department or committee of a dissertation proposal
and a program of research.
(d) Satisfactory completion of any additional requirements set by the
separate departments or committees.
- Doctoral dissertation. The candidate is expected to submit to the
department or committee an acceptable doctoral dissertation which makes
an original contribution to knowledge within the field of inquiry. This
step is necessary before the final oral examination is scheduled.
- The final oral examination and defense of the dissertation.
This text was last revised on 12/18/2003.
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