Program Requirements

For all degrees, a program of graduate study is individually designed to meet the needs of each student.

Master of Science

Amphibian Research in Dr. Newman's Lab

Minimum requirements are a 30-credit program (including research and thesis). Other requirements include two credits of seminar and satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination administered by the student's Advisory Committee. A 32 credit, non-thesis option is also available.

Doctor of Philosophy

Dr. Sweitzer's Research on Large Mammals

The most important feature of the Ph.D. program is the performance of original research and the writing of a dissertation suitable for publication. Other requirements include four credits of seminar and two scholarly tools. The tools may be a foreign language or coursework in a supportive area such as anatomy, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, microbiology, physiology, psychology, or statistics. A minor is not required, but each student is expected to show competence in related areas as determined by the student's Advisory Committee. A written comprehensive examination is required. Work completed in a master's program may be incorporated into the doctoral program if approved by the student's Advisory Committee and the Dean of the Graduate School.