The Ph.D. degree is awarded through the University's Graduate School for high attainment and ability in a special subject field.
Students register for a major field and minor or supporting program coursework.
Ph.D. candidates write and defend a thesis and must successfully complete required examinations in general and specialized areas of emphasis. Credit requirements vary with the program and the student's previous preparation. Doctoral candidates register in the Graduate School for a minimum of seven quarters of full-time graduate study. Majors and emphases include the following. Search Copyright 2001 by the Regents of the University of Minnesota.