Limited deficiencies in this background may be made up while in graduate school. Acceptance to the program is determined by a student's academic background as well as consideration of prior research experience and GRE scores. The Test of English as a Foreign Language is also required for international applicants whose native language is not English. Completed applications are due by January 15 for admission in the autumn term. Tuition, fees and a generous stipend are paid for all graduate students accepted to the program.
All students gain teaching experience as part of their graduate training.
Three semesters of teaching are required, which usually include assisting in undergraduate laboratory or lecture courses. For the M.A. Degree Students who sucessfully complete the first year of the Ph.D. program earn the M.A. degree unless the student enters with advanced standing. For the M.Phil. Degree Students must complete all of the requirements for the Ph.D. degree except the preparation and defense of a dissertation. This includes Part II of the Ph.D. qualifying examination.