The dissertation is the culmina ting experience for each student. It is expected that the dissertation will be an outgrowth of a student's internship project. A s atisfactory oral defense of the dissertation completes all the requirements of the Ph.D. degree. A number of doctoral assistantships are awarded each year. Recipients are selected by a Department committee on a competitive basis.
Financial assistance is limited to four years.
Graduate minority f inancial assistance is available to eligible students.