Preliminary Exam

The Preliminary Exam is required of all HCDE PhD students during spring quarter of their first year or autumn quarter of their second year in the program. The Preliminary Exam consists of a formal paper and public presentation of research to the faculty, and a review of the candidate's record. More »

General Exam

The General Exam is taken after the student has completed at least 60 hours of coursework, and consists of a written exam and an oral exam. More »

Dissertation Proposal

After passing the General Exam, the student is expected to develop a proposal characterizing the work he/she intends to do for his/her dissertation. More »

Final Exam

The final exam represents the culminating milestone in the PhD process. More »