The off-campus PhD program has been designed to assist qualified non-resident candidates to matriculate at Clarkson University as doctoral degree candidates. It is intended that the PhD research directly align with research needs of the student’s employer. A research co-advisor from the student’s employer will be defined to work along with a co-advisor from Clarkson. This off-campus co-advisor is expected to be a member of the dissertation committee. The relationship between the students’ employing organization and Clarkson University must conform to the Clarkson Conflict of Interest Policy.
The normal PhD requirements for the student’s department must be met. As with other PhD students, up to 30 credits with a grade of B or better can be transferred and used to meet the 90 credit hour degree requirements. There is a maximum of 9 credits of coursework offered through distance learning. It is conducted through direct contact and quality distance learning. The department will specify the period of time the student spends on campus (at the department) and the number of visits (each semester).
It is generally expected that the part-time off-campus students will pay full tuition. Any request for a tuition waiver for off-campus students must be approved by the Dean.
Contact the department office for your discipline to discuss off-campus PhD requirements and opportunities.