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Possessors of
the doctorate are understood to have mastered in depth a segment
of human knowledge and to have contributed significantly to
that body of knowledge. The doctoral program includes advanced
course work but emphasizes the conduct of original research.
In assessing prospective
candidates for the doctorate, the faculty will consider the
student's overall academic record, prior performance in research,
and the evaluations of appropriate references. Formal requirements
for admission to doctoral candidacy include, in addition to
advanced course work, satisfactory performance on the Preliminary
and Research Examinations, and the preparation of an acceptable
dissertation proposal. In all of these, the student will be
expected to demonstrate familiarity with the fundamental concepts
and techniques of chemical engineering and, above all, to
be able to apply these concepts and techniques to original
and ill-defined situations.
It should be noted
that it is not necessary to obtain a Master's degree first
in order to pursue the Ph.D. Students who have completed the
Ph.D. Preliminary and Research Examinations can apply to receive
a non-terminal M.E. degree or to by-pass the Master's degree.
This application must be made within one month after passing
the Research Examination.
The major elements
of the doctoral program are:
1. Preliminary
Examination
2. Research Examination and
Admission to Doctoral Study
3. Selection of Doctoral Advisory Committee
and Submission of Plan of Study
4. Dissertation Proposal and Admission
to Candidacy
5. Teaching Assistant Experience
6. Research
7. Dissertation and Final Examination
The Ph.D. qualifying
procedure culminates with Admission to Candidacy and consists
of three parts: the written Preliminary Examination; the oral
and written Research Examination and Admission to Doctoral
Study; and the Dissertation Proposal and Admission to Candidacy.
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