IMPR PhD Progression Table
PhD Progression Table (3 Credits)
The following table outlines the typical progression of the PhD in Critical Studies in Improvisation. Each year highlights core requirements, qualifying exam (QE) milestones, and opportunities for specialization through electives, internships, or directed studies. Color-coded cells indicate different components:
- Core Courses (2.5 Credits: IMPR*6010, 6020, 6030)
- PhD Requirements (0.5 Credit: IMPR*6410, QE, Thesis Defense)
- Special Topics Modules (Determined with Advisory Committee)
- Optional Components (Electives, Internships, Independent Studies)
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
| PhD Year 1 | IMPR*6010 (1.0 Cr.) Core Concepts in Critical Studies in Improvisation |
UNIV*7500 - Research/Writing (QE Prep) | |
| IMPR*6030 (0.5 Cr.) Foundational Research Methods for CSI |
IMPR*6410 (0.5 Cr.) Pedagogy Lab |
Optional: Elective, Internship, or Independent Study | |
| Special Topics in Improvisation Determined in consultation with Advisory Committee |
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| PhD Year 2 | IMPR*6020 (1.0 Cr.) Arts-Based Community Making |
Optional: Arts-Based Community Making Practicum | |
| QE Proposal due by 40th day of Semester 4; must be completed by Semester 5. | QE Oral Examination by end of semester. | UNIV*7500 - Research/Writing Ongoing dissertation work |
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| Optional: Elective, Internship, or Independent Study | Optional: Elective, Internship, or Independent Study | Optional: Elective, Internship, or Independent Study | |
| Special Topics in Improvisation Determined in consultation with Advisory Committee |
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| PhD Year 3 | UNIV*7500 - Research/Writing Ongoing dissertation (Terms 7-9) |
UNIV*7500 - Research/Writing Ongoing dissertation (Terms 7-9) |
UNIV*7500 - Research/Writing Ongoing dissertation (Terms 7-9) |
| Optional: Elective, Internship, or Independent Study | Optional: Elective, Internship, or Independent Study | Optional: Elective, Internship, or Independent Study | |
| Special Topics in Improvisation Determined in consultation with Advisory Committee |
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| PhD Year 4 | UNIV*7500 - Research/Writing Ongoing dissertation (Terms 10-12) |
UNIV*7500 - Research/Writing Ongoing dissertation (Term 7-9) |
UNIV*7500 - Research/Writing Ongoing dissertation (Term 7-9) |
| Thesis Defense | |||
| Special Topics in Improvisation Determined in consultation with Advisory Committee |
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