Admission to Candidacy
Admission to the PhD program does not imply admission to candidacy for the degree. To be admitted to candidacy for the PhD, students must:
    - fulfill the language requirements;
 
    - complete the coursework;
 
    - complete minor requirements (when applicable);
 
    - pass the comprehensive examination;
 
    - make a formal application in writing to the PhD Committee chair;
 
    - be recommended by the director of the specified academic area.