PhD Course List

Below are the pre-approved competencies as of Fall 2023. This list will be revised annually. Students may petition for alternative means to satisfy the competencies using other courses not on the list.

Methodology Core

Students are required to take at least five courses and must fulfill at least six of the eight competencies listed below. Note that a single course may satisfy multiple competencies.

Subject Core

To satisfy the subject core requirement, students must take a minimum of three courses in a single subject area.