Program Rules
A comprehensive set of rules governing satisfactory completion of coursework, examinations, dissertation process, and timely completion of doctoral program requirements may be found in the HS&P student handbook issued to incoming students and available on the program website.
Limitation on graduate/undergraduate courses
Students in the HS&P program are strongly discouraged from using courses offered simultaneously at the 400- and 500-level in support of their degree programs. These courses must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor.
Limitation on by-arrangement courses
Admitted Ph.D. students may utilize no more than 12 credits of Research and/or Reading and Conference credits (PAH 601 and PAH 605). In cases where more than 12 credits are needed because of the lack of regularly scheduled classes, the student must obtain a written waiver from their advisor.
Continuous enrollment and leave of absence
All students admitted to the HS&P Ph.D. program must be continuously enrolled until graduation, except for periods in which they are absent for an approved leave. A minimum of 3 credits per quarter during the regular academic year constitutes continuous enrollment. Failure to register without an approved leave may result in termination of a student’s admission. Students may have no more than six terms of approved leave.
Grade requirement
A student who receives more than 9 credits of C+ or below in all coursework attempted after admission to the Ph.D. program will be dropped from the program.
Performance in core courses
A grade of C+ or below in a required course is not considered as a pass. HS&P students who receive a grade of C+ or below in one of the core courses will be required to repeat the course and obtain a passing grade of B- or better, prior to progressing with other coursework.