Students Entering with M.A./M.S. for Ph.D. (15 credits + 15 research in GRAD 6950)

Fall, Year 1

Spring, Year 1

Summer, Year 1

Choose Advisor Recruit Committee Look for funding opportunities (NSF, GRF)
Coursework Coursework  Develop proposals: DDRI, etc.
GEOG 5010 - Proseminar GEOG 5000 - Research Design (recommended)  
GEOG 5500 - GIS (if no previous GIS) Other courses  
GEOG 6000 - Geographic Thought    
Advising during orientation Annual report due January  
  Planning meeting with advisory committee in Spring  
  Meet with Dept Head & Grad Advisor  
  AAG or professional meeting  
  Search and apply for grants (internal or external)  
     

Fall, Year 2

Spring, Year 2

Summer, Year 2

Set Exam Committee General Exams (written & oral) Develop proposals
File Plan of Study Proposal Defense (presentation) Develop publication(s)
Coursework Coursework  
GEOG 6800 - Teaching Practicum GRAD 6950 - Dissertation Research  
GEOG - Independent Study Other courses  
Other courses    
Develop funding proposals Develop funding proposals  Begin job hunt
 Advising during orientation Annual report due January  
  Planning meeting with advisory committee in Spring  
  Meet with Dept Head & Grad Advisor  
  AAG or professional meeting  
   Search and apply for grants (internal or external)  
     

Fall, Year 3

Spring, Year 3

 
  Defend Dissertation  
Coursework Coursework   
GRAD 6950 - Dissertation Research GRAD 6950 - Dissertation Research  
Advising during orientation Annual report due January  
Begin job hunt Meet with Dept Head & Grad Advisor  
  AAG or professional meeting  
     

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