Program of Study
The Program of Study is used as a planning tool for self-advising and for mapping out your graduate curriculum. The Program of Study lists all course work, MA thesis hours (optional) or PhD dissertation hours, and transfer of credit to be applied to your graduate degree.
We strongly recommend that you use this Program of Study from the beginning of your program. This will allow you to map out your curriculum and timing toward completing your degree.
5 required core courses
1 comprehensive exam
5 elective courses
Optional thesis track: 3 elective courses plus 6 credits of thesis research
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE DEGREE: 6 years from first term of enrollment as a degree-seeking student
6 required core courses
2 qualifying exams (Micro/Macro)
10 elective courses (includes 4-6 field courses)
2 field exams
Advance to candidacy
Defend a dissertation
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE DEGREE
Advancement deadline: 6 years from first term of enrollment as a degree-seeking student
Defense and Graduation deadline: 9 years from time of first enrollment as a degree-seeking student
Page updated: Fall 2025