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University
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DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
The degrees conferred by the graduate
faculties are Master of Arts (A.M.), Master of Science
(M.S.),and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
No student can acquire a right to a degree merely by attending
lectures, passing examinations, and formally complying with
prescribed regulations. The requirements set forth in this
document are to be viewed as minimum requirements. The school or
the graduate group has the right to establish additional
requirements and to refuse to examine any student who is not
qualified according to its standards.
In all cases where a specified number of course units (c.u.) are
prescribed as the minimum requirement for a degree, these course
units may be earned in any combination of formal courses or
units of independent study as recommended by the graduate group
in the area of the student’s specialization.
There is only one commencement a year (in May), but degrees will
be granted and diplomas awarded at the end of the summer session
and at the end of the fall term. Students who plan to obtain
degrees at any of these stated times must apply in the Graduate
Division Office by the dates listed in the degree calendar. It
is important that candidates familiarize themselves with the
information contained therein.
Wharton PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Wharton Doctoral Programs consist of two
distinct phases: pre-candidacy and candidacy. During the
pre-candidacy phase, the student completes the required
course-work, preliminary examinations, and any requirements
imposed by the student’s specific Department or Program such as
qualifying examinations and research papers. Upon
satisfying all of these requirements, the student may apply in
writing to the Departmental Coordinator for admission to
candidacy.
The Coordinator will review the student’s record
and make a recommendation to the Director. Upon approval by the
Director, the student is admitted to candidacy.
The candidacy phase comprises the preparation
and defense of the dissertation proposal, the doctoral
dissertation, and the final defense of the dissertation.
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