PhD Student Handbook

Academic Progress

Evaluations of the student's work for the courses or seminars should be provided to the student at appropriate intervals during each term. Such evaluations should be made in relation to course content and to general performance at the doctoral level, including the student's level of conceptualization and ability to relate substantive content to the field of social welfare. Students whose work does not meet program expectations should be notified in writing at mid-term. Students whose performance is at a level below that acceptable for doctoral work should be so informed in writing as soon as possible. Faculty should indicate the areas of identified weakness and specify the requirements to satisfy course requirements. In such situations, a copy of this notification should be sent to the student’s academic advisor and the Chair of the Social Welfare Graduate Group.