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The Doctorate: Time to Degree
Time Limit for Completion
All Ph.D. students are funded by the university and must make a full-time commitment to their studies. Doctoral students have 8 years to complete all of the requirements for the degree. However, because completing the Ph.D. in a timely manner is important for job market success, not to mention financial well-being, we encourage students to make timely progress and complete the Doctoral degree within 6 years.
The Ideal Timeline for Completing the Ph.D.
| Year 1 |
Fall: |
3 courses (9 credits) |
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Spring: |
3 courses (9 credits) |
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Summer: |
Language (0 credits) |
| Year 2 |
Fall: |
3 courses (9 credits) |
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Spring: |
First Part of Teaching Practicum and the
Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam |
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Summer: |
Language (0 credits) |
| Year 3 |
Fall: |
Second Part of Teaching Practicum / Proposal Development |
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Spring: |
Proposal Acceptance / Work on Dissertation |
| Year 4 |
Fall: |
Work on Dissertation |
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Spring: |
Work on Dissertation |
| Year 5 |
Fall: |
Work on Dissertation |
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Spring: |
Work on Dissertation |
| Year 6: |
Complete Dissertation / Oral Defense / Submit Written Dissertation |
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| Notes: |
- The Ph.D. comprehensive exam will not be certified by GSAS until all requirements are met, including the languages and the Teaching Practicum.
- Students should refer to the GSAS Guidebook, GSAS Tuition & Fees, and the Current Students section for specific GSAS and English department policies and procedures.
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