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Typical Course of Study
Doctoral Students
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Spring |
Fall |
Summer |
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Year 1 |
1 course (3) 1 Journal Club (1) |
1 course (3) 1 Journal Club (1) |
1 Credit Independent Study |
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Year 2 |
1 course (3) 1 Journal Club (1) |
1 course (3) 1 Journal Club (1) |
1 Credit Independent Study Comp. Exam |
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Year 3 |
1 course (3) 1 Journal Club (1) |
1 Journal Club (1) Seminar (1) |
1 Credit Independent Study Dissertation Outline |
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Year 4 |
1 Journal Club (1) Seminar (1) Thesis Research (9) |
1 Journal Club (1) Seminar (1) Thesis Research (9) |
1 Credit Independent Study |
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Year 5 |
1 Journal Club (1) Seminar (1) |
1 Journal Club (1) Seminar (1) |
1 Credit Independent Study Dissertation Defense |
- Students work full time on their research projects under the guidance of their Major Professor regardless of the number of credits they are registered for.
- Students in good standing can obtain an Enrollment Status Override each semester which maintains full time status even when the number of credits taken is below 9 in a given semester. Note: The university “Service Fee” increases with 5-8 credits, and again with more than 9 credits. University residency requirement is 2 consecutive semesters enrolled in 9 or more credits (Fall/Spring semesers only). If taking a 4 credit course, registering for journal club is not required (but participation is).
- Students that receive TA or RA positions have tuition waived (but not fees).
- Students are required to attend Departmental Seminars (ANIMLSCI 792) even when not registered.
Masters Students
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Spring |
Fall |
Summer |
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Year 1 |
1 course (3) Journal Club (1) |
1 course (3) Journal Club (1) |
3 Credit Independent Study |
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Year 2 |
1 course (3) Journal Club (1) Seminar (1) Master’s Thesis (5) Thesis Outline Approved |
1 course (3) Journal Club (1) Seminar (1) Master’s Thesis (5) |
3 Credit Indepedent Study Thesis Defense |
- Students work full time on their research projects under the guidance of their Major Professor regardless of the number of credits they are registered for.
- Students in good standing can obtain an Enrollment Status Override each semester which maintains full time status even when the number of credits taken is below 9 in a given semester. Note: The University “Service Fee” increases with 5-8 credits, and again with more than 9 credits. University residency requirement is 2 consecutive semesters enrolled in 9 or more credits (Fall/Spring semesters only). If taking a 4 credit course, registering for journal club is not required (but participation is).
- Students that receive TA or RA positions have tuition waived (but not fees).
- Students are required to attend Departmental Seminars (ANIMLSCI 792) even when not registered.