Doctoral students conduct research and write a dissertation
constituting an original contribution to knowledge. During the course of their
studies, doctoral students receive the M.A. (sequential M.A.) and the M.Phil.
degrees. Study for the Ph.D. is full-time only and students may take up to seven
years to complete the degree or six years if admitted with advanced standing.
Students whose credentials for admission are received by the appropriate
deadline and who have indicated that they wish to be considered for fellowship
will be reviewed for admission and fellowship concurrently. Complete
applications must be received by the programs admissions deadline for the fall
semester. All applicants are urged strongly to apply well in advance of the
deadline.
