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III.6 Sample Programs of Study
There is no single way to progress through the program. As long as all requirements are completed...
VI.4 APPENDIX 4 - Glossary of Key Terms
Below is a glossary of key terms used throughout this handbook. 199RA The course number used for ...
III.4 PhD Coursework Requirements
For more detail on specific courses see the UCSB Course Catalog. Also see more information about ...
II.5 Sample Progress & Progress Benchmarks
The plan below shows one way to complete the MA portion of the program on time. It is illustrativ...
II.4 MA Coursework Requirements
For more detail on specific courses see the UCSB Course Catalog. Also see more information about ...
I.1 Program Overview
I.1.1 Major Areas of Graduate Training The following represent major areas of graduate study offe...
III.10 Doctoral Dissertation
III.10.1 Nature and Scope The dissertation represents the culmination of a student's intellectual...
III.9 Qualifying Examination
III.9.1 Purpose of the Qualifying Exam The qualifying exam process is designed to serve several p...
III.3 PhD Degree Requirements
To earn an PhD degree students must: Complete a minimum of 66 units beyond the MA (students enter...
III.8 PhD Advisor & Committee
III.8.1 Deadlines for Selecting Advisor and Committee Members Ideally, the PhD advisor should be ...
II.3 MA Degree Requirements
To earn an MA degree students must: Complete a minimum of 44 units in the MA portion of the progr...
II.6 MA Advisor & MA Committee
II.6.1 MA Advisor’s Role MA students must select a ladder faculty advisor who will guide their pl...
V.1 Advising
V.1.1 Advisor’s Role Each MA or PhD student must select an academic advisor. The role of the advi...
VI.5 APPENDIX 5 - Standards for Faculty/Graduate Student Relationships
VI.5.1 Overview The purpose of this document is to specify our departmental standards of behavior...
V.3 Standards of Scholarship
V.3.1 Good Standing Policy To remain in good standing, students must make timely progress and mee...
V.12 Department Resource Policies
V.12.1 Mailboxes Located in room 4108 in the Department of Communication, mailboxes are assigned ...
V.2 Grading
V.2.1 Letter Grades To remain in good standing, graduate students are required to maintain a mini...
V.4 Credit Transfers
With the approval of the Graduate Director and the Graduate Division, a maximum of 8 units of gra...
V.5 Out-of-State Students
Graduate students coming to UCSB from outside the State of California are expected to begin estab...
V.6 Leaves of Absence
V.6.1 General Leaves of Absence Students must apply for a leave of absence with the Graduate Divi...