Upon passing or exempting out of the required core courses (see Program Requirement in the GC Bulletin, or click on the Requirements link to the left) and completion of 45 credits, the student passes to level two, which requires formation of a thesis topic and supervising committee. After successfully completing 60 credits and passing the Second Examination and Computer Proficiency Requirement, the student moves up to Level III, with thesis completion and defense the last elements for the degree. The student is required to pass the Proposal Defense shortly after passing the Second Examination and movement to Level III. The Graduate Center requires that all students obtain Internal Review Board (IRB) approval immediately after promotion to level 3 or prior to conducting any research for the doctoral dissertation. For more information please go to the CUNY office of Research Compliance
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