A written and oral research proposal of the dissertation is required. Completion and oral defense of the dissertation is required. Publication of the doctoral thesis is required. Minor Requirements Option A minor requires a minimum of 10 credits in only one department. Option B minor requires a minimum of 12 credits in two or more departments.
Every graduate student is required to have an advisor.
An advisor is a faculty member from the major department responsible for providing advice regarding graduate studies. An advisor generally serves as the thesis advisor. Students can be suspended from the Graduate School if they do not have an advisor. Every graduate student is required to have an advisor. An advisor is a faculty member from the major department responsible for providing advice regarding graduate studies.