2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...
2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...
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Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.)Thesis Research 499 units, but no more than eight units can be countedtoward the Ph.D. and <strong>at</strong> least one unit is expected.It is highly recommended th<strong>at</strong> the student prepare several copies <strong>of</strong> thethesis as deposited in the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong>. In addition to the twocopies required by the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong>, one copy <strong>of</strong> the thesis in finalform should be prepared for the adviser and additional copies for thestudent’s use and distribution as desired.Preliminary Examin<strong>at</strong>ionThe purpose <strong>of</strong> a preliminary oral examin<strong>at</strong>ion is for a student to presentthe r<strong>at</strong>ionale and form<strong>at</strong> for the dissert<strong>at</strong>ion. During the examin<strong>at</strong>ion, anagreement is reached between the student and the committee concerningthe proposed dissert<strong>at</strong>ion. Thus, the examin<strong>at</strong>ion is held prior to thecollection <strong>of</strong> d<strong>at</strong>a or other major work on the dissert<strong>at</strong>ion.The examining committee for the preliminary oral examin<strong>at</strong>ion mustconsist <strong>of</strong> four or more members. At least three members, including thechair, must be members <strong>of</strong> the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong>. At least two membersmust be tenured. At least one member must be from outside thestudent’s field <strong>of</strong> specializ<strong>at</strong>ion and the budgetary department <strong>of</strong> thestudent and adviser. Emeriti faculty who have been awarded continuingmembership on the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Faculty may serve on and chaircommittees. In appointing the committee, the student’s advisernomin<strong>at</strong>es members through an Appointment <strong>of</strong> Doctoral Committeeform from the Instructional Programs Office. This form requires thedepartmental chair/head’s review and approval before being returned tothe Instructional Programs Office <strong>at</strong> least three weeks before theexamin<strong>at</strong>ion. The Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean for Academic Affairs reviews andapproves the nominees for the student’s committee and sends a Requestfor Appointment <strong>of</strong> Doctoral Committee form to the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong>.The Gradu<strong>at</strong>e <strong>College</strong> notifies the adviser, the committee members, andthe Instructional Programs Office when the committee is formallyappointed.After the committee is appointed, the preliminary oral examin<strong>at</strong>ion takesplace. The adviser obtains the student’s file and Certific<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Results <strong>of</strong>Preliminary Examin<strong>at</strong>ion form from the Instructional Programs Officeimmedi<strong>at</strong>ely before the examin<strong>at</strong>ion and returns them to the same <strong>of</strong>ficeimmedi<strong>at</strong>ely after the examin<strong>at</strong>ion. All appointed members must signthe Certific<strong>at</strong>e Report form.37
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