Anthropology

Dissertation and Final Examination

• All students are required to take a qualifying examination by the end of their fourth FTE semester in this department. The exam consists of a written component (6-8 essays written in 2 four-hour sessions) followed within 10 business days by an oral examination. It is generally expected that all required courses will be completed prior to the examination.

• A dissertation consisting of a report of substantial and original research is submitted to the supervisory committee. When a satisfactory draft has been written, the dissertation is defended in an oral final examination. Upon successful passage of the final examination and submission of acceptable copies of the dissertation to the thesis editor, the student will have fulfilled all departmental requirements for the Ph.D. degree. Faculty ratification of the supervisory committee’s recommendation is required before the degree is awarded. (See the Graduate Information section of this catalog for University requirements for the Ph.D. degree.)