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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

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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

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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