Joint Doctoral Program: Normative Timeframe
The Normative Timeframe to complete the Joint Doctoral Program.
Normative Timeframe
Reflects maximum time to complete program within a normative time of 6 years.
| Normative Timeframe | Semester |
| Coursework | Semester 1 |
| Outline of Program for the MA degree | Semester 2 |
| First Year Evaluation, complete MA Degree | Semester 3 |
| Outline of Program fro PhD | Semester 4 |
| Complete Prequalifying Review Papers | Semester 5 |
| Prequalifying Review (Completion of Position Papers and a Dissertation Prospectus) | Semester 6 |
| Qualifying Examination | Semester 7 |
| Advance to Candidacy | Semester 8 |
| Dissertation Proposal Review Meeting. Report on Progress in Candidacy | Semester 9 |
| Conduct dissertation research | Semester 10 |
| Report on Progress in Candidacy | Semester 11 |
| File Dissertation | Semester 12 |