ZOOLOGY 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
Follow Graduate School policy
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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
One course covering modern evolutionary biology (as determined by the advisory committee) is also required.
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Specific Courses
Yes
Same as master's requirements, with any additional courses to be determined by the advisory committee.
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Specific Credits
Yes
A minimum of 18 graduate credits is required; 6 must be earned in formal courses (excluding research and seminar). Of the 18 credits, 14 (research and seminar included) must be taken in zoology.
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Specific Credits
Yes
Students entering with a B.A./B.S. degree: same as for M.A./M.S.
Students entering with an M.A./M.S. degree: courses/credits selected must be approved by the advisory committee.
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Examinations / Time Constraints
No / Yes
Certification, By end of second semester
Defense of M.S./M.A. thesis/research report.
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Examinations / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
Certification, By end of second semester
Qualifying exam: to be taken before the end of the third semester after entry.
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Other Assessments / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
A thesis or report based on original research is required. Participation in a seminar for the first two semesters of study and once per year thereafter is required.
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Other Assessments / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
One semester of at least a one-third-time TA experience is required. Students are required to present the results of their research at a department colloquium before being awarded the Ph.D. degree
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Language Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
To be determined by the advisory committee.
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Minor Requirements
Follow Graduate School policy
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Advisor
Follow Graduate School policy
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Advisor
Follow Graduate School policy
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Review Policy
Yes
Major professor; advisory committee
Annually
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Review Policy
Yes
Major professor; advisory committee
Annually
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