Welcome to the A&S Graduate Studies website. I bring to the position five years of experience as the Graduate Program Director for Biological Sciences. My service as the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies is also informed by my service on the Graduate Council. I served as the Vice-Chair of the Graduate Council for a semester (Fall 2005) and as Chair from Spring 2006-Summer 2008. I am committed to improving the academic experience for our students and their advisors.

Graduate Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences

Departments in the College offer 36 graduate degrees and 6 graduate certificates. Several programs have thesis options for Master’s degrees, and some only require graduate coursework.

Master’s degrees are offered by: African New World Studies, Asian Studies, Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Criminal Justice, Earth Science, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Creative Writing (MFA), Linguistics, Forensic Science, History, International Relations, Latin America and Caribbean Center, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages (Spanish), Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology/Anthropology, and Statistics.

Doctoral programs are offered in Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, History, International Relations, Modern Languages (Spanish), Physics, Political Science, Psychology, and Public Administration.

Theses and Doctoral Dissertations are research-based educational opportunities that match students and advisory committees. The committee functions to help the student master the research process that includes production of the written document. Theses and Dissertations can be written as stand alone documents or as an assembly of research papers. We encourage students to work with their committees to determine the type of thesis/dissertation the student will write early in the process.

Several graduate programs offer seminar series that bring outside speakers to campus to enhance the academic experience for students and their mentors. These series are supported jointly by the University Graduate School (RUGS or UGS), the College of Arts and Sciences, and by departments. The Graduate Student Association is a very active group on campus and offer a variety of workshops, fora, and social gatherings.

The College has the responsibility for approving all graduate paperwork associated with theses and dissertations. Our deadlines are one week in advance of those of the UGS. We ensure that students complete the formal paperwork correctly and complete the necessary training required by the UGS prior to advancing to candidacy. The College is also responsible for generation of contracts and waivers to students supported with assistantships. Our goal is to provide reliable and rapid service to those involved with graduate education.

Important Dates for Graduation, Thesis and Dissertation

Important 2009 Dates for Graduate Students

September 18, 2009: Last day to apply for graduation
October 16, 2009: Last day to submit M3-D5 (Only true if planning to defend on November 13, 2009)
November 13, 2009: Last day to hold a defense
November 25, 2009: Last day to submit M5-D7 form

"How to Graduate - Fall 2009" Click Here!

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Submission Procedures for fall 2009

Important 2010 Dates for Graduate Students

Last Day to Apply for Graduation:  8 February 2010
Last Day to Hold a Defense:  26 March 2010
M-3/D-5 Due in Dept: CONSULT DEPT. GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
M-3/D-5 Due at CAS:  4 weeks before defense
M-3/D-5 Due at UGS:  3 weeks before defense
M-5/D-7 Due at Dept:  CONSULT DEPT. GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
M-5/D-7 Due at CAS:  9 April 2010
M-5/D-7 Due at UGS:  16 April 2010

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