4.4 Ph.D./Doctoral Degrees

(Approved February 16, 1993)

An individual applying for admission to a Ph.D./Doctoral program must hold a Bachelor's degree qualifying the student for graduate status in the academic unit of his/her major study, or shall have completed an equivalent course of study. All applications shall ultimately be submitted to the Director of Admissions who shall be responsible for processing to the academic units. The Director of Admissions will forward all applications to the appropriate departmental Ph.D./Doctoral Committee to determine applicant acceptability. The Chair will recommend appropriate action to the Director of Admissions, who will notify applicants.

Detailed instructions on requirements for PhD applications can be found in the Doctoral Program Admissions section of the NPS Course Catalog.