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Doctoral Program
Centered on independent research, combining advanced theory with interdisciplinary inquiry to develop environmental researchers with an international perspective.
Objectives
Doctoral Dissertation | Qualifying Examination | Journal Publication
Credits Required
30 credits
Duration
2 ~ 7 yrs
Admissions
Announcements
Curriculum
Required Courses
15
credits
Elective Courses
15
credits
Elective Courses
15 credits
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Courses taken within the department or at other institutions' relevant graduate programs.
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Must be approved by the dissertation advisory committee to count toward graduation.
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A minimum grade of B− (70) is required.
1 credit per enrollment
Seminar
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4 enrollments required (4 credits total).
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Maximum one enrollment per semester.
3 credits
Advanced Research on Natural Resources and Environment
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Core requirement.
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Must be completed and passed within the program period.
0 credits
Colloquium
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Required every semester throughout the program.
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Does not count toward graduation credits.
2 credits per enrollment
Independent Study
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May only be taken after a dissertation advisor has been confirmed.
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4 enrollments required (8 credits total).
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Maximum one enrollment per semester.
Full course listings are available via the Registrar's Course Catalog.
Graduation Requirements
Dissertation and Degree Examination
Complete and pass the doctoral dissertation oral defense.
Credit Requirements and
Qualifying Examination
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Complete 30 credits.
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Pass the qualifying examination — comprising a subject examination and a doctoral dissertation proposal review.
English Proficiency and Publication
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Pass the English proficiency test (GEPT High-Intermediate level or equivalent.
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Publish at least one article as first author or corresponding author in an SCI, SSCI, or TSSCI indexed journal.