Chronology and Procedures - Ph.D.

After a student has been admitted to the Graduate College at Oklahoma State University for the purpose of receiving a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics, including the Ph.D. with Specialization in Mathematics Education, the following procedures are to be followed.

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Before taking additional courses and after completing the requirements for a Master's degree, the student should file with the Graduate College a Notice of Intention form to become a candidate for the degree. The Notice of Intention must be filed prior to mid- semester of the first semester of graduate enrollment beyond the Master's degree or prior to the second summer of enrollment of those who enroll only during summer terms.

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A member of the Graduate Faculty will serve as temporary advisor to the student. The temporary advisor will arrange the collection of information about the student and assist in the early selection of courses. Usually this advisor is the graduate director.

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The student must take the appropriate parts of doctoral comprehensive exam as soon as possible after completing the appropriate courses.

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After the comprehensive examination is completed, an advisory committee  is formed to monitor the student's progress throughout the degree program. The student should consult this committee frequently and keep them informed on the progress of his or her work. Each member of the committee must be a member of the Graduate Faculty and the chairman must be a full member. The Dean of the Graduate College must approve the appointment of the advisory committee.

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When the student is notified that an advisory committee has been approved, the student should arrange a conference with the committee to discuss preparation of the student for thesis work and to make plans for future study.

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A plan of study is filed with the Graduate College listing the courses the student must take.

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If the student is pursuing the Ph.D. with Specialization in Mathematics Education, a Professional Development Plan should be approved by the advisory committee. The student should also find an advisor for the minor thesis.

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The student must complete the foreign language exam.

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The student must take the qualifying examination. A copy of the report of the results of the exam should be given to the graduate director and the original should be given to the Graduate College. In case of failure, a second examination may be given at least four months after a failure.

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A thesis proposal is presented to the student's advisory committee.

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The student is admitted to candidacy after having passed the qualifying examination and having an approved plan of study and thesis outline filed in the Graduate College.

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The student completes the thesis after the thesis subject is approved by the advisory committee. If required by the program, the student completes the minor thesis and gives a presentation of the work.

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A formal defense must be made of a thesis. Application for this defense must be filed with the Graduate College in advance. The defense should come as soon after completion of the thesis as possible.

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A thesis must be typed according to Graduate College guidelines and must be submitted before specific dates. These rules can be obtained from the Graduate College.

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An application for diploma form must be filed with the Graduate College early in the student's last semester.

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Graduation fees should be paid through the Graduate College.

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A cap and gown can be obtained through the Student Union Bookstore by students who wish to attend commencement.