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| Handbook for Socio-Cultural PhD Students |
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This handbook is intended to help you navigate through the years of study and research that will lead to a Ph.D. degree in anthropology at Columbia. It is hoped that these explanations and the outlining of procedures will help you in planning your studies. For more information about the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) regulations and procedures you should also refer to the GSAS Bulletin.
The Ph.D. in anthropology typically requires 2 years of course work followed by a year of exams, prospectus writing and grant submission; 1-2 years of dissertation research; and 1-2 years of dissertation write-up. The ideal time frame for completion is 6-7 years, but circumstances vary. GSAS, however, has a “seven-year rule” which bars further funding and continuance in housing. Please be aware that the receipt of external funding does not defer or extend the seven-year rule.
When you enter the program your first year is arranged in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies. After the first year, you choose advisors (see below, Advising). Your program and progress is reviewed annually by the entire department. Students are expected to maintain a B+ (or higher) average and to complete course work and other requirements for candidacy for the Ph.D. in three years.
Please make yourself at home in and help maintain the Graduate Student Lounge. Other facilities primarily intended for your use are the Scheps departmental library and the adjoining computer room.
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