Doctoral Degree Requirements

For specific requirements, see the catalog sections on:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration.
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
• Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.
• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
• Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling.
• Cooperative Doctorate in Pharmacy in cooperation with the University of Texas at Austin.
• Cooperative Doctorate in Physics in cooperation with the University of Texas at Arlington.

Once a student registers for the dissertation, he/she must continue to enroll in the appropriate dissertation course each succeeding semester (except summer sessions) until the dissertation is completed.

Residency: One-third of the credits towards a graduate degree must be earned through instruction offered by UTRGV. Transfer students may be required to complete additional hours above those on their degree plan to meet this requirement.