Deadlines for application are March 15 and October 15. To be awarded this degree, you must maintain a GPA of 3.3 or better and complete at least 138 credit hours. You must attend the EPOB's Friday afternoon colloquium series, pass a comprehensive exam at the end of your fourth year, conduct an original and independent research project, and submit a thesis on the research completed. Academic evaluation and research oversight is the responsibility of the Thesis Committee. Although welcome, an additional member from outside the Department is not required.
Additional meetings are optional.
Other requirements include completion of all Arts and Sciences core and EPOB major requirements by end of 4th year. Read the suggested schedule for on-time completion of the degree. The Director is Professor Robert Lynch.