Moving Forward
What does the dissertation journey look like?
STEP 1. Complete Coursework
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STEP 2. Pass Preliminary Review
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STEP 3. Pass Qualifying Exam
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STEP 4. Enter Dissertation Status
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STEP 5. Write and Defend Proposal
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Remember: Now that you have a chair of your Dissertation Committee, follow his or her guidance throughout the process.
STEP 6. Receive IRB Approval
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Remember: Follow guidance from the chair of your Dissertation Committee when working on your IRB application.
STEP 7. Conduct Research, Write and Defend Dissertation
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STEP 8. Complete Post-defense Requirements
Remember, in terms of University policy, you MUST remain registered in the program until all requirements for conferral have been fulfilled. That includes ProQuest submission and degree application for conferral. There is a time limit to the finalization process – you only have one semester following the semester in which you defend, to finalize everything. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the degree.
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Remember: Follow guidance from the chair of your Dissertation Committee.