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Contents

Ph.D. Program Overview

• Program Mission
• Program Philosophy 
• Student Quotes 
• Standards
• Program Objectives 
• Components of the program
• Curricular Structure

Academic Policies

• Doctoral Planning Guide
• Academic Standards
• Writing Standards
• Annual Review of Progress
• Enrollment Status 
• Residency Requirements and Time Limitations and Transfer
• Graduate Assistants 
• Comprehensive Examinations
• Doctoral Flowchart

Admission Requirements

• Admission to MSU and HALE
• Transferring from other MSU Programs
• HALE Admission Dates
• Language Requirement for International Students
• Regular and Provisional Admissions
• Readmission to Graduate Program 
• Degree Requirements  Research Practicum Requirement
• EAD Final Certification Checklist

Program Procedures

• Selection of Thesis/Dissertation Advisor
• Formation of the Guidance Committee
• Formation of the Dissertation Committee 
• Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
• Department Policies on Research and Ethics
• Dissertation Proposal
• Dissertation and Oral Defense Process
• Submitting Your Dissertation
• Graduation Procedures

Resources

• Financial Aid 
• Scholarships and Fellowships
• Welcome Handbook for International Students
• EAD Listservs
• Campus Contacts and Information
• University Health and Safety
• College of Education "Info for Students" 
• College of Education Resources Web Site 
• The Graduate School  
• Council of Graduate Students Resources
• Spartan Life: Student Resource Guide and Handbook  
• Electronic Versions of MSU Forms for Graduate Students  
• Campus Maps
• Computer Information/MSU Computer Store 

College and University Policies

• Academic Freedom for Students at MSU 
• Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities 
• College of Education Policy and Governance Documents  
• Academic Governance at MSU  
• MSU Anti-Discrimination Policy
• MSU Policy on Sexual Harassment

Graduate Student Government

• Student Affairs Advisory Council
• College of Education Graduate Student Organization (EGSO) 
• MSU Council of Graduate Students (COGS)

Other Useful MSU Links

• Registrar
• Financial Aid 
• MSU Travel Clinic
• International Study Programs
• Library
• Intramural Sports and Recreative Services 
• Intercollegiate Athletics  
• College of Education Online Faculty and Staff Directory

Professional Development & Employment

• Selected Professional Associations
• Graduate Assistantships
• Career Services
• MSU Ombudsman
• Conflict Resolution Program