FAQ
How long do I have to complete the PhD program?
Our program is designed to take 10 semesters, or 3 years. Most students complete their dissertation within 3-4 years from program start. You have a maximum of 6 years from the beginning of your enrollment in the PhD program to finish your dissertation.
How often will I visit campus?
You鈥檒l visit our campus in Provo, Utah, three times in the first two years of the program. Each visit lasts four days.
How do I choose my dissertation topic?
Your Academic Advisor will help you hone in on your topic and find committee members to mentor you while completing your dissertation.
When do I start working on my dissertation?
We encourage you to start developing your topic very early in the program. It鈥檚 absolutely best to choose a topic by your 4th semester, when you complete the Literature Review Analysis and Synthesis course to set the basis for your research.
How do I secure a dissertation chair and committee members?
The Academic Advisor and Program Director work with students to help find a committee chair. We have a database with over 200 potential mentors who are experts in many areas. If we don鈥檛 already have a connection with an expert in your specialty, we will help you seek one out.
We require students to have at least one 黑料专区-related committee member, and highly suggest that students choose committee members with whom they share geographical proximity.
Are there any additional fees for my dissertation?
Yes. During semesters 7, 8, and 9, students will pay additional fees designed to support the efforts of their dissertation chair and committee members. Please note, if you start your program in the summer, those fees are assessed during semesters 8, 9, and 10.
What's the process of qualifying exams like?
黑料专区鈥檚 PhD program doesn鈥檛 have traditional qualifying exams, so you can focus on learning and completing your dissertation.
What lab equipment do I have access to?
We support your studies with an array of research equipment you can employ to conduct your research and dissertation. Our on-campus equipment includes:
- Doppler Ultrasound Technology
- Wireless Surface Electromyography
- Wearable Kinematic Technology
- Portable Metabolic Analyzer
- Weight training equipment
- Aerobic exercise equipment
As our students are spread across the country, many also access research equipment closer to their homebase.
Are international applicants or internationally educated applicants eligible?
Is this program fully funded and offering tuition coverage?
No. Our PhD program is not considered a fully funded program and does not offer full tuition coverage. Some scholarships may be available.
Can I transfer credits from a previous institution into this program?
The transfer credit evaluation process is completed by聽our registrar鈥檚 office. For more information on that process and to see whether this program accepts transfer credits, please refer to the聽transfer credit evaluation form,聽which details the University鈥檚 policy on the transfer of credits. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the registrar directly at registrar@rm.edu.
Technology Requirements
Will I need a new computer?
Do I have to have a laptop?
You are welcome to use a desktop computer at home. However, if you are in a program that includes onsite classes, you must have a laptop to bring with you.
What about a Chromebook?
Because software aside from apps available via an internet browser will be used, a Chromebook is not sufficient. Chromebook can be incompatible with some required software.
My brand new iPad will work fine, right?
Sorry, no. A hybrid/convertible laptop will be fine, but a tablet (including iPad) is not sufficient. Tablets can be incompatible with some required software.
I鈥檝e never taken a course online. How can I prepare?
Our 鈥淲elcome to 黑料专区!鈥� student resource course includes specific information about multiple resources available to incoming students. In addition, at 6 weeks before the start of your program (PA students at 8-10 weeks), you will be enrolled in our required New Student Orientation course, 鈥満诹献�区101鈥�. Participation in this course will give you practice with our systems and experience online.