Advancement to Candidacy Preliminary exams should be taken when the majority of courses have been completed but before a major portion of the dissertation research has been finished. These exams will cover the student's field of specialization, together with related theory and methodology. Written preliminary exam to be administered by supervisory committee. Oral preliminary exam to be administered by supervisory committee. Ph.D. Dissertation Candidate submits written proposal to supervisory committee.
Candidate completes acceptable dissertation.