Program of Study (entering with Master’s Degree)

Year One
Pro-seminar 1 and Pro-Seminar 2
0-4 of the required courses, depending on preparation
LCC 8997 Research Assistantship or
LCC 8999 Teaching Assistantship

Portfolio Review

Year Two
3 courses in minor
0-2 of the required courses, depending on preparation
0-3 electives
LCC 8997 Research Assistantship or
LCC 8999 Teaching Assistantship

Comprehensive Examination Passed
Thesis Topic approved

Year Three (and Four if Necessary)
LCC 8999Preparation of Ph.D. Dissertation
LCC 9000 Doctoral Thesis
LCC 8997 Research Assistantship or
LCC 8999 Teaching Assistantship

Thesis completed, defended, and accepted