For Fall 2000, we have approximately 80 Ph.D. students and 26 master's students. We have 23 research-active faculty and four faculty instructors who teach undergraduate curriculum. Typically, it takes five years. Teaching for at least one year is required and usually done during the first year. The time actually spent including all aspects of teaching such as preparation, class time, office hours and grading is approximately 10 to 20 hours a week.
Students rotate through three research labs during their first year.
Rotations provide an opportunity to experience several different research groups before choosing the graduate advisor and lab you will stay with for the remainder of your graduate student career. Formal coursework requirements consist of at least six graded graduate courses at the 500 to 600 level. Your advising committee will help you decide what courses to take. You will meet with your advising committee before classes start fall term. For more detailed information on requirements, look at the degree requirements page .