Transfer from Master's to Doctoral Programs
without Completing Master's Requirements

After completing one year, Master's students may transfer to the Doctoral program (fast-track) provided they have completed the following course requirements:

• 12 credits of first class average
• minimum 9 credits at the 500 level
• minimum 9 credits of first class standing
• clear evidence of research ability or potential

A transfer directly into the Doctoral program is permitted after one year, but not after two years, in the Master's program. If a student transfers from a Master's program to a Doctoral program without completing the Master's degree, the commencement of the Doctoral program will be from the date of first registration in the Master's program.