Academic Requirements

 Credit Requirements: 

• Minimum 36 semester credits beyond bachelor's degree 

• 12 credit hours in each emphasis area (minimum two areas) 

• At least 6 credits providing depth of knowledge per area 

• At least 6 credits providing breadth of knowledge per area 

IIP Seminar Requirement: 

• IIP 6941 and 6942 during first two years 

• May repeat in subsequent years (optional) 

• Includes literature reviews and research presentations 

Final Project: 

• Thesis, performance, and/or comprehensive examination 

• Option determined by Primary Academic Unit policies 

• Must be acceptable to Guidance Committee 

Timeline: 

• Complete coursework by end of second year (full-time) or third year (part-time) 

• Complete comprehensive exams by end of semester following coursework 

• Present research at academic/professional conference by end of second year 

Credit Requirements: 

• Minimum 90 semester credits beyond bachelor's degree 

• Up to 30 credits from prior graduate work may apply (Typically 60 hours post masters) 

• 12 credit hours in each emphasis area (minimum two areas) 

• At least 6 credits depth, 6 credits breadth per area 

• Maximum 10 dissertation credits count toward degree 

IIP Seminar Requirement: 

• Same as master's level requirements 

Final Project: 

• Dissertation acceptable to Guidance Committee 

• Must demonstrate original research contribution 

Timeline: 

• Complete coursework by end of second year (full-time) or third year (part-time) 

• Complete comprehensive exams by end of semester following coursework 

• Present research at conference by end of third year (encouraged) 

Program of Study 

Requirements: 

• Minimum two emphasis areas from different departments 

• At least two departments must offer graduate degrees at sought level 

• Include methods courses (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) 

• Submit within first year, revise annually 

• Approved by Guidance Committee