6.4.1 THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Graduates of recognized colleges or universities may apply for admission. In general, admission to graduate study is granted only to those students who have good academic records and who are adequately prepared to undertake graduate work in their field of specialization. An applicant for admission to a graduate program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have either a Master's degree or an honours Bachelor's degree or the equivalent; his or her academic standing should be unquestionably superior.

Possession of the minimum requirements does not ensure acceptance.

Applications will be received from students in their final undergraduate year, but acceptance will be conditional until a satisfactorily completed undergraduate record is submitted and added to the student's file.

In some areas of study, international students holding Master's degrees may be admitted, in the first instance, to the Master's program; however, they may apply to transfer to the Ph.D. program after at least one term of graduate course work has been completed at the University of Windsor.

Candidacy: Admission to graduate study does not imply admission to candidacy for a degree. Admission to candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, upon recommendation of the area of study concerned, when a student has satisfied the requirements for candidacy of the College of Graduate Studies and Research and of the area of study, as these may be specified in subject area listings in the Graduate Calendar. Admission to candidacy is normally to be regarded as recognition that a student has given adequate evidence of superior capability and achievement in graduate study. A student may not be admitted to candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy before passing a comprehensive examination in the field of specialization.

Residence: Residence requirements are intended to provide for each student an adequate contact with the University, with the faculty in the field of specialization, and with the library, laboratories, and other facilities for graduate study and research. Every student in a program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must be registered in a full-time program of study for a minimum of three (normally consecutive) calendar years. Credit for one of these years may be given for time spent in a Master's degree program at this University.

Credit for one of the three years of residence, but not more than one year, may be given for work done at another institution. In no case shall the student spend fewer than two of the three required years of residence in full-time attendance at this University.

A full-time residence year indicates that a student is engaged in full-time work under the direction of a faculty member of the University of Windsor. Persons who lecture more than three hours a week or who demonstrate in laboratories to such an extent that the total time spent in preparation, demonstration and working exceeds ten hours a week cannot qualify for residence credit.

Time Limit: A student admitted to a Ph.D. program requiring full-time attendance for three years must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. within seven years.

A student admitted with one year's advanced standing (e.g., holders of Master's degrees) must complete all requirements within six consecutive years.

A student who has reached the time limit must address a petition to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in order to continue, giving reasons for the request and plans for the completion of the work. A recommendation will be requested from the student's advisor. A student who exceeds the time limit may be required to take additional qualifying examinations or additional course work, or both.

Course of Study: Course requirements are specified in the subject area listings given in the Graduate Calendar. Planning and direction of the student's course of study are the responsibility of a designated advisor. A specific program of study should be worked out at the time of the student's first registration, in consultation with a designated advisor.

Since in several subject areas only a few of the courses listed will be offered each year, students are advised to inquire from a designated academic advisor as to which courses will be offered in any given year. Students are directed to obtain the approval of the Head or designated advisor for changes in the program of study.

Graduates of recognized colleges or universities may be admitted to programs leading to the Master's degree. A student with an honours Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with standing in at least the B range in the final two years and in the major subject, may be admitted to a one-year Master's program (II Master's Candidate). A student with a general Bachelor's degree, with standing in at least the B range in the final two years and in the major subject, may be admitted to a two-year Master's program (I Master's Qualifying, followed by II Master's Candidate). A student with an honours degree in a related (but different) subject may sometimes be admitted to a two-year Master's program at candidate level (two-year II Master's Candidate), provided the student has completed a significant number of courses in the subject to be studied at the graduate level.

Applicants are urged to apply as early as possible to enable the area of study and the College of Graduate Studies and Research to evaluate the student's qualifications, and for the area of study to work out a program.

Possession of the minimum requirements does not ensure acceptance.

Candidacy: A student in a one-year or two-year II Master's Candidate program is also a candidate for the Master's degree. Students who have been admitted to a I Master's Qualifying program are not admitted to candidacy until they have satisfactorily completed the I Master's program. A positive recommendation from the area of study and approval of that recommendation are required for a student to proceed to the II Master's Candidate program.

Residence: Residence requirements are intended to provide for each student an adequate contact with the University, with the faculty in the field of specialization, and with the library, laboratories, and other facilities for graduate study and research. It is expected, therefore, that every student in a program leading to the Master's degree will undertake a full program of study for a minimum of one calendar year or its equivalent. Application and interpretation of the residence requirement is the responsibility of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. If a student does not expect to fulfill the residence requirement in the normal way, reasons for requesting a departure from the norm should be submitted in writing to the Dean and approval secured for the plan before beginning the graduate program. See also the section on "Duration of Study" below.

This requirement is not intended to apply to students admitted to graduate programs on a part-time basis.

Duration of Study: The normal minimum duration of study for the Master's degree is one calendar year beyond the honours Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent. Credit for graduate study previously undertaken may be given, but the duration of study at this university may not be reduced beyond the minimum of one year.

Time Limit: Work on a Master's degree must be completed within three consecutive calendar years after the student's first registration, except for certain Master's programs available on a part-time basis. In these latter programs, the time limit will depend on the nature of the program, but will not generally exceed five consecutive years. Please consult individual subject area regulations for information concerning the time limit of programs given on a part-time basis.

A student who has reached the time limit must address a petition to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in order to continue, giving reasons for the request and plans for the completion of the work. A recommendation will be requested from the student's area of study. A student who exceeds the time limit may be required to take additional qualifying examinations or additional course work or both.

Course of Study: Course requirements are specified in the subject area listings given in the Graduate Calendar. Planning and direction of the student's course of study are the responsibility of a designated advisor. A specific program of study should be worked out at the time of the student's first registration, in consultation with a designated advisor. Students are directed to obtain the approval a designated advisor for changes in the program of study.