Iowa State University

Continuation to Doctoral Studies within the Department

Students previously admitted to a doctoral program will automatically be considered for continuation to doctoral studies upon completion of the thesis-based master's degree requirements. At that time, the student's master's degree POS committee will evaluate the student's academic performance. They will prepare a recommendation regarding continuation to doctoral studies. The recommendation and supporting documentation will be summarized by the student's major professor on the POS Committee Recommendation for Continuation to Doctoral Studies form. That report will be presented to the department chairperson and graduate faculty for consideration, with a formal vote on the recommendation occurring at the next scheduled faculty meeting.

Students in the non-thesis master’s or joint B.S./M.S. degree programs interested in continuing their education beyond their master’s degree program must make separate application for admission to doctoral studies.

POS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTINUATION TO DOCTORAL STUDIES

Student:_________________________________ Program:__________________________________________

Entered (Semester/Year):___________ Major Professor(s):__________________________________

Committee Members:___________________________________________________________________________

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Recommendation of Committee: _____ Continue (Vote:__________) _____ Not Continue (Vote:_________)

GPA/Credits:

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psych core courses other psych courses outside courses

Thesis title:

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Summary and Evaluation of Research Activity:

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Summary and Evaluation of Professional Activity:

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Other Comments:

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