IME PhD Suggested Timeline
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Phase 1
Before first semester registration: Meet with the Director of Graduate Studies or your temporary graduate advisor to plan a course of study for your first semester; confirm any prerequisite needs.
During the first semester: Take each course required from both the Mathematical Course Group AND Computational Course Group.
Before the end of the second semester:
- Begin the process of identifying faculty research interests compatible with your academic or career goals.
- Establish a doctoral supervisory committee.
- Submit a degree plan.
- Submit paper to peer reviewed journal(s).
Phase 2
During the third semester:
- Finish taking core courses, checking to make sure that all have been completed.
- Submit second paper to peer reviewed journal(s).
By the end of the fourth semester: Take doctoral Preliminary Examination.
Phase 3
During the fifth semester: Submit the dissertation proposal and also the progress report this semester and thereafter.
During final semester:
- Apply for the degree.
- Pay the diploma fee.
- Schedule the final oral defense through your committee chair.
- Defend dissertation.
- Arrange for cap and gown at FAMU or FSU bookstore.
Summary Table
Course Work | Committee, Exams & Reports | Research Work | Time (Approx.) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phase I | Core Courses & Other | Formation of Committee | Limited | 3 Semesters |
Phase II | Depth Courses & Other | Preliminary Exam | Dissertation Proposal Submission | 2 Semesters |
Phase III | More as Needed | Submission of Progress Report (Each Semester) |
Substantial, Significant, Focused Research |
3 Semesters |
Summary | 60+ Hours Typical | Dissertation | Dissertation & Journal Articles | 8 Semesters |