HISTORY OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND TECHNOLOGY Criteria for Satisfactory Progress
To make progress toward a graduate degree, students must meet the Graduate School requirements in addition to the requirements of the department or program. See Graduate School degree requirements.
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PH.D. |
Overall GPA
Follow Graduate School policy
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Overall GPA
Follow Graduate School policy
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Other Grade Requirements
Yes
Grades of Incomplete received while a candidate is on probationary status must be removed no later than four weeks after completing the course in which the Incomplete was received.
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Other Grade Requirements
Follow Graduate School policy
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Probation Policy
Follow Graduate School policy
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Probation Policy
Follow Graduate School policy
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Specific Courses
Yes
History of Science 720 in the first year of study; one course from four distribution areas. Candidates must take at least three seminars, including at least two in the history of science graduate program.
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Specific Courses
Yes
Candidates must complete a total of five seminars.
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Specific Credits
Yes
A minimum of 30 credits; 21 must be within the graduate program. Contact the department for more information.
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Specific Credits
No
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Examinations
No
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Examinations / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
The preliminary examination must be passed by the end of the sixth semester and no later than the fourth week of the seventh semester.
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Other Assessments / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
A master's paper must be submitted during the fourth term of study.
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Other Assessments / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
During the semester after passing the preliminary examination, candidates submit a dissertation proposal to their committee. Each year following acceptance of the dissertation proposal, candidates must submit a progress report to their advisor and committee.
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Language Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
Yes
Demonstration of reading proficiency in one language other than the language offered for admission, usually French or German (or an approved alternative), is required.
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Minor Requirements
External minor is required.
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Advisor
Yes
Master's candidates are expected to select an M.A. advisor no later than the first week of the candidate's third semester in the department.
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Advisor
Follow Graduate School policy
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Review Policy
Yes
Departmental faculty
Beginning of second year; spring of second year
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Review Policy
Yes
Advisor
Annually
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