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GCAC-700 - Degree Requirements - Professional Doctorate

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Academic Goal

To ensure that all professional doctoral degree students are well grounded in the fundamental aspects of their discipline.

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Purpose

To define the minimum requirements for obtaining a professional doctoral degree.

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Scope

All students enrolled in any program of study leading to a professional doctoral degree.

Policy Statement

  1. The minimum credit requirements for a professional doctoral degree are:
    1. at least 30 credits at the 400, 500, or 800 level.
    2. at least 24 credits at the 500 or 800 level.
  2. Graduate programs can require additional credits above the minimum for the degree as approved through the Graduate Council curricular review process.
  3. Professional doctoral degrees must include a requirement for research education in the field as part of the program requirements. The program must specify how this requirement will be fulfilled in their program proposal.
  4. A culminating experience is required (see GCAC-707 Professional Doctoral Culminating Experience).

Procedures

Revision History

Approved by Graduate Council, May 5, 2021. Effective date: Fall 2021 (08/16/2021).

  • New policy.