Transfer from Master's to Doctoral Programs without Completing Master's Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first class average, of which 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first class standing. Also:
- (for PhD) clear evidence of research ability or potential;
- (for PhD, Elementary Education) first class standing in Teacher Training or a BEd;
- (for EdD) first class standing and first class standing in such prerequisite work as may have been required, and five years professional experience; or
- (for DMA) outstanding ability in performance or composition.
Additional Information:
Students who wish to transfer from a master’s to a doctoral program must have completed one year of study in the master’s program with a minimum 80% average in twelve credits, of which at least nine credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least nine credits must be at 80% or above. The student must show clear evidence of research ability.
Transfer directly into a doctoral program should be accomplished after the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master's program. Transfers may not be retroactive. The transfer must be clearly justified by the student's supervisor and Graduate Program Advisor in a memorandum to Graduate Studies recommending the transfer.
If a student transfers from a master’s program to a doctoral program without completing the master’s degree, the commencement of the doctoral program will be from the date of first registration in the master’s program.
If a student transfers from one area of specialization to another in a master’s program or in a doctoral program the normal time limit for completing the degree is not affected.
