A mechanical engineering PhD degree requires depth of knowledge in the dissertation/research area, as well as breadth of knowledge across the mechanical engineering curriculum. Consequently, the ...

After completing the required coursework, PhD students must take a comprehensive examination that covers two core areas: methods and theory, specifically tailored to the student’s general research ...

The PhD program requirements build upon those outlined by the Michigan Tech Graduate School which defines the Doctor of Philosophy degree as a research degree. It is awarded in recognition of ...

In addition to History 600 (Proseminar), all Ph.D. students are required to take either History 781 (Historiography: The Americas), History 783 (Historiography), or History 785 (U.S. Historiography) ...

The Preliminary Examination is a means to engage the PhD student in the development of the proposed research direction early in the PhD program. It is normally the first meeting of the full ...

After you have completed courses and practica in the health care ethics P.h.D. program, you must pass the comprehensive examinations with an examination board comprised of Saint Louis University ...

If your committee placed conditions on the passing of your comprehensive examination, work with your committee chair to understand the requirements and timeline for completion. When your committee ...

PhD in Information Science students are required to complete 1 general course, 2 research methods courses, 2 of 3 foundations courses, 3 specialization courses (such as data science courses, human ...

One purpose of the exam is to help PhD students build their skills in important areas, including formulating their ideas and plans in the form of a research proposal, reviewing literature related to ...

The graduate comprehensive exam is usually given twice a year: at the end of summer session II, and at the end of the fall semester. For more information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator, ...