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PhD Program Manual > Academic Requirements > Program of Study (See Appendix) > Qualifying Examination of Candidacy for the Doctoral Degree

Qualifying Examination of Candidacy for the Doctoral Degree

After completing the coursework in the Core Curriculum, each student must pass a Qualifying Examination before being considered a candidate for the doctoral degree and being permitted to complete the dissertation phase of the program. It is expected that students will complete the Qualifying Examination process at the end of their second year in the program. Students must complete the qualifying exam within the first two semesters of their third year to remain in the program or petition the program’s executive committee for permission to take the exam later and remain in the program.  The Qualifying Examination is administered individually to each PhD student by a committee (Qualifying Examination Committee) comprised of Program Faculty members.