How is the Ph.D. program different from a Masters degree program?
). A doctoral program isn’t about checking off a prescribed list of courses, but rather is about designing courses and other experiences (such as conference presentations, reviewing proposals for professional conferences, and conducting and writing research) so that the student acquires the competencies to be successful in the intended future career. There are a few required courses (see the “Program Sheet” link in the right hand menu of the main page), but doctoral courses are selected and designed by the student in consultation with the advisor and program committee.
