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Most discussions on doctoral education seems to be U.S based. Obviously the world is bigger than the U.S.Does anyone have any thoughts on Ph.D's in other countries?
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DOCTORAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE IN THE US
The Doctorate Degree in the U.S covers many fields of specialization and requires a minimum of four to five years of study. Most graduate schools do not require that a student fulfill the specific requirements for the Master's degree before becoming a candidate for the Doctor's degree, although many students find it desirable to do so. Doctorates in Education, Science and Law are sometimes labeled Ed.D., Sc.D., Jur.D., but most doctorates are known as Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees.
To obtain a Ph.D. degree or other doctorate the university generally requires that a student:
Earn a certain number of credits in a required distribution of courses.
Maintain an average grade of B.
Pass a qualifying comprehensive examination after completion of the required courses.
Present and defend a thesis which is the result of original research.
Pass an oral examination.
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As for Doctoral education in Europe, the standard body is the European University Association (EUA). It was established in 2001 in Brussels. Has over 800 individual University Members from 46 countries.
EUA state that Doctoral education in Europe – in a process of major
transformation. The drivers of change include:
1. challenges of the fast growing global competition and changing labour market
2. policy objectives of the EU (especially ambitious Lisbon objectives, ERA Green Paper, Modernisation Agenda for universities)
3. Bologna Process
EUA has played a key role in setting the new vision for Doctoral Education in Europe. This is a very exciting development. I wonder if the US doctoral program has any similar to this?
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You bring up a really important point. EUA is working hard to create a more structured approach to doctoral education across the EU. The overall trend is to move away from individual based to structured programmes.
These structured programs rather than be organized around a discipline or
research theme may be designed around several institutions/disciplines
The overal aim: to achieve critical mass, stimulate research environment,
enhance interdisciplinarity and interinstitutional collaboration,
improve quality while keeping diversity.
I think this is something US doctoral programs should consider implementing
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Doctorates in New Zealand and Australia are research driven and unlike US programs have very little course work. To earn a doctorate in Australian universities students need to complete three years of work. Students are matched with a faculty member that acts as a supervisor. In addition support is readily available to ensure doctoral students can take full advantage of all available opportunities.
Typically to be considered for entry into the Australian doctoral program students need to have completed a Master's degree. Another major difference from the US doctoral universities is that once accepted a doctoral candidate can coordinate an exact start date with their supervisor. i.e., since the degree work is research driven and course driven, students are not tied to the usual university schedule. Research thus can begin at any time of the year.
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