Degree Requirements

1. The successful completion of three full calendar years of full-time study beyond the baccalaureate and an internship (full-time for one calendar year, or a half-time for two calendar years) with at least two hours per week of formally scheduled individual supervision.
   
   
2. Completion of at least 6 semesters and 72 semester hours in residence.
   
   
3. Each doctoral student must pass the comprehensive written and oral qualifying examinations before being admitted to candidacy.
   
   
4. Each student must propose, conduct, and successfully defend a clinical dissertation with a strong evaluative component in the student's area of concentration.
   
   
5. Students are required to have a QPA of 3.00.
   
   
6. All requirements for the degree must be completed within seven (7) calendar years from the time the student is enrolled.
   

See also Clinical Licensure.