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Chapter 5 Doctoral Degree Regulations - Degree Requirements

Chapter 5 Doctoral Degree Regulations

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Residence Requirement

A student must spend at least two consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring, Summer Terms I and II and Fall, or Spring and Summer Terms I and II) in residence as a full-time student taking a minimum of 9 semester credit hours each residence semester.

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Grade Point Average

A grade point average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) must be maintained in each of the following:

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  1. all coursework completed at UTSA
  2. graduate courses in the student’s major
  3. graduate courses in the student’s support field.
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In computing grade point averages, grades from other institutions are not used.

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Course Requirements

No specific number of semester credit hours of coursework has been established for doctoral programs at UTSA, although advanced coursework is an essential part of a doctoral candidate’s preparation. Individual doctoral programs may set minimum semester-credit-hour requirements for the attainment of the degree.

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Support Work

In addition to courses and research in a field of specialization within the major, supporting coursework will be taken to broaden or supplement the student’s preparation.

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Support work may consist of coursework in one area or several; it may be in conference, laboratory, or problems courses; it may be a supervised activity off campus relevant to the major interest. Some portion, not necessarily all, of the support work is normally outside the major area unless that area is of a multidisciplinary nature. At least three courses, or the equivalent, from outside the area of specialization are generally required.

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Language Proficiency

Students are required to possess a competent command of English. Proficiency in a foreign language is a matter of degree option. Students should refer to individual degree descriptions for English and foreign language proficiency requirements.

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