Focus
Education and Chronic Illness

Pathways/Credits (cr)
BS to PhD – 73 cr
MS to PHD – 52 cr

Class Format
In person , one online day per month; synchronous distance available

Class Dates
Tuesdays

Electives
1 required – advanced method or essential content

Comprehensive/Qualifying Examination
Written Qualifying Exam upon completion of 1st year course work; written paper (theoretical/philosophical underpinnings of chosen areas of research)

Dissertation
40 page proposal with the standard headings, an executive summary, and findings paper for publication.

Dissertation Committee
May have an interdisciplinary member but it is not required

Number of PhD Students in the Program over the past 5 years
25-30

Time to graduation over the past 5 years
MS to PhD N/A
BS to PhD N/A