Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The degree of doctor of philosophy requires distinguished attainment in
both scholarship and original research. The degree is granted chiefly in recognition of the candidate's high attainments and ability in the special field, as shown by work on the required examinations covering both the general and the special fields, and by the preparation of a dissertation. A candidate for the Ph.D. degree is expected to maintain a higher level of work than the grade-point average of 3.0 that has been established for the candidate for the master's degree.
 

Requirements for the Doctoral Degrees