A) Unit requirements: A total minimum of 66 units of course work, independent study, and
research (including transfer credit) must be completed. These must be distributed as follows:

• Minimum 18 units of graduate level coursework at SDSU
• Minimum 24 units of graduate level coursework at UCI
• Minimum 24 units of Research, Practicum, Dissertation and Graduate Seminar at either
  institution.

B) Course requirements:

• Required: attendance at Summer Research Survey, to become familiar with faculty
  research programs
• Required: A faculty advisor.

Residency at SDSU

In the first year of the program, students take classes at SDSU to complete the SDSU residency. For a full list of classes and requirements, please see the Residency at SDSU section of the Program Curricula page.

Residency at UCI

In the second year of the program, students take classes at UCI to complete the UCI residency. For a full list of classes and requirements, please see the Residency at UCI section of the Program Curricula page.

Annual Research Survey

An annual seminar/workshop will feature the participating faculty members presenting their current
research and possible projects. Attendance is mandatory for all incoming students.

Research Report Examination

The student is expected to pass the Research Report Exam within 3 years of admittance. For more information, please see the Research Report Examination page.

Practicum and Doctoral Research

Dissertation research will be carried out at either UCI or SDSU, or at an industry or national laboratory
under the supervision of the Doctoral Advisor. While conducting dissertation research, students must
enroll in the appropriate research units at the campus of the Doctoral Advisor. If research is done outside
of UCI or SDSU, students should register in-absentia if appropriate.

Dissertation Proposal/Advancement to Candidacy

Students must submit a Dissertation Proposal to the Doctoral Committee by the end of their third year
in the program. For more information, please see the Dissertation Proposal page.

Dissertation and Final Oral Examination

Students must submit a Dissertation to the Doctoral Committee to complete the Program of Study. For more information, please see the Dissertation page.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to understand and to follow these guidelines.