Course Map

Summer

Fall

Spring

Year
1

Semester
1

Semester
2

Semester
3

Credits

LPHD702
1st Residency
[6 credits]

LPHD703
[6 credits]

LPHD704
[6 credits]

18

Year
2

Semester
4

Semester
5

Semester
6

LPHD755
2nd Residency
[6 credits]

LPEC702
[6 credits]

LPEC703
[6 credits]

18

Year
3

Semester
7

Semester
8

Semester
9

LPEC704
3rd Residency
Core [6 credits]

LPEC706
Core [6 credits]

Comprehensive Exams

Dissertation

15

Year
4

Semester
10

Semester
11

Semester
12

Dissertation

Dissertation

Dissertation

9

Years
5-7

Students have up to seven years to complete the program including dissertation. Dissertation credits must be taken to maintain continuous enrollment during the dissertation process. It is possible to complete the program in 3.5 years, but many successful students require more.

60

*Students must fulfill all current university and school requirements.