2010-2011 UF Graduate Catalog (PDF Format) - Graduate School ...

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transferred to UF and students enroll in the UF midwifery clinical track courses. The
guidebook for midwifery students explains admissions, advisement, and progression
for traditional and cooperative degree students
(http://www.nursing.ufl.edu/prospective/curriculum_plans/midwifery%20guidelines.pdf
).
Admission: Applicants for all M.S.Nsg. clinical tracks are encouraged to apply by
March 15. After March 15, applications are accepted through May 31, and students
are accepted on a space-available basis. For admission criteria and information on
the application process, see the Master of Science in Nursing page
(http://www.nursing.ufl.edu/prospective/prospective_msn.shtml). For general M.S.N.
program inquiries, contact Academic Support Services. For specific information on
clinical midwifery, contact Dr. Alice Poe, Clinical Coordinator, Nurse Midwifery Track,
(904) 244-5174.
Master of Statistics
The Master of Statistics (M.Stat.) degree requires at least 36 credits including at least
30 graduate credits in the major. Courses are selected in consultation with the
supervisory committee chair and approved by the supervisory committee. Students
must pass two examinations: (1) a first-year examination, given by a committee
designated for the purpose, on material covered in statistics courses for first-year
graduate students and (2) a final oral examination consisting of a presentation by the
student on a statistical topic not covered in depth in the regular course work. The
student should consult with his/her adviser to choose a topic, and present a written
report on that topic to the supervisory committee at least 1 week before the
examination date. A typical report is 8 to 10 pages. During and after the
presentation, the student's committee may ask questions related to the topic of the
presentation and related to other material covered in the student's program of study.
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Requirements for Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research degree and is granted on evidence of
general proficiency, distinctive attainment in a special field, and particularly on ability
for independent investigation as demonstrated in a dissertation presenting original
research with a high degree of literary skill. Consequently, doctoral programs are
more flexible and varied than those leading to other graduate degrees. The Graduate
Council does not specify what courses are required for the Doctor of Philosophy
degree. General requirements: The program should be unified in relation to a clear
objective, the program should have the considered approval of the student's entire
supervisory committee, and the program should include an appropriate number of
credits of doctoral research.
Course Requirements
Course requirements for doctoral degrees vary from field to field and from student to
student. In all fields, the Ph.D. degree requires at least 90 credits beyond the
bachelor's degree. All master's degrees counted in the minimum must be earned in
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