In all areas, an oral examination over the thesis and the student's program of study as a whole is required. The completed thesis must be deposited with the registrar no later than May 1. All requirements for the M.A. degree must be completed within a period of five years. Back to Menu Translation to Ph.D. Candidacy Students admitted to candidacy for the M.A. degree may petition their area for translation to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree in the same area. However, this translation is neither automatic nor guaranteed.
All areas require the petitioner to be considered as a new applicant along with other applicants.
Students petitioning for the translation must have satisfied the M.A. language requirement and demonstrated superior academic ability by at least one semester of full-time course work.