Semester 1
Fall
Semester Coursework
Semester Tasks
Pre-Semester Tasks Tasks
Register for Classes
• FSOS 8200 Orientation
• EPSY 8251 Stat
Consider which faculty might serve on your committee; hold
informational interviews or informal conversations to explore possibilities
Revised Fall 2024
Semesters 2 - 3
Spring
Semester Coursework
Semester Tasks
Pre-Semester Tasks Tasks
Fall
Register for Classes
○ January: Complete &
Submit Progress Review
Materials (per instructions
sent by GPC) including
Career Planning Portfolio:
E-Portfolio,
Statements, & IDP
○ Assign Committee
FSOS 8001 Theory
• FSOS 5014 Research Methods
• FSOS 5015 Lab
Prior to Progress Review process: In consultation with your advisor, assign FSoS
Committee Members; submit form to GPC
• Meet with committee after materials are submitted (Advisor will set up
meeting)
• Complete Degree Checklist based on IDP in preparation for GPAS
• Apply for FSoS Awards & Fellowships (January)
○ Submit GPAS Spring/fall semester
Register for Classes
FSOS 8002 Theory
FSOS 8013 Qualitative Methods I
• FSOS 8777 Thesis credits
Revised Fall 2024
○ Submit GPAS Spring/fall semester
Semester 4
Spring
Semester Coursework
Semester Tasks
Pre-Semester Tasks Ta
Register for Classes
• FSOS 8777 Thesis credits
Apply for graduation
• One month prior to defense: Notify GPC, DGS, and Director of
Communications about date, time, title of dissertation, and committee members names, affiliations, and roles
• Defend Dissertation
• Complete Assistantship Work (10-20 hours depending on appointment)
Revised Fall 2024