By the end of the second semester, choose an advisor who will chair the Area Exam Committee. Third year Complete the Area Exams. Complete the foreign language requirement. Do additional course work as needed. Begin drafting a prospectus for a dissertation.
Fourth year Complete any outstanding requirements.
Select a Dissertation Committee. Begin work on dissertation. In the spring, attend the workshop for candidates entering the job market. Fifth year Complete the dissertation. Enter the job market by preparing a dossier and applying for jobs.