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Online PhD Degree Programs-Auburn University
By onlinephd | December 23, 2008
Today’s blog of online PhD degree programs is about an Alabama based American university, offering distance or online PhD Degree Programs with department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in various subject areas(Occupational Safety, Ergonomics and Injury Prevention). Auburn University is a trusted educational institution in the state of Alabama. The university was established in 1856, and since then, the institution never fails to deliver quality education not only for those in the state of Alabama, but also for the neighboring states and as well as for students around the globe.
Auburn University constantly strives to keep up with the times. Because of that motive, the university has decided to adapt the concept of online degree courses. Through this type of course, one will be able to pursue further studies while he works. Professionals do not have to choose between their careers and their education because they can now accomplish both at the same time.
Industrial and Systems Engineering has always been one of the most in-demand courses in America and as well as all throughout the world, and it will be a delight for students to know that there are now distance PhD degree programs in Auburn University.
As an entry requirement for current available online PhD degree programs, you need a bachelor’s degree (from a recognized university) in relevant subject area with strong academic background in mathematics, probability, statistics and computer usage. With admission application, original transcripts and three letters of recommendation (from former teachers or work supervisors), you also need to submit GRE or GMAT scores. If you are an international student, along with above mentioned requirements, you are also required to submit recent TOFEL scores.
To accomplish the current PhD program, students need to complete 48 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree (18 hours will be core of Industrial and Systems Engineering). The last part of this program will be 12 hours of research dissertation. Depending on the background support, grants, and main focus of the research, students may also be required to complete some advanced courses. For example students with main research related to Occupational Safety and Ergonomics may require advanced courses in safety, ergonomics and research methods. Students conducting research in injury prevention may take some advanced courses in epidemiology and public health. The PhD process mainly starts with the development of an individual study plan. A major professor will be appointed for further guidance about study plan, research project design and dissertation submission.
One of the best things that everyone should look forward to about getting an online degree in the said field is the fact that the university only has a sequenced two-semester residency requirement, compared to other universities which require more resident time at university campuses. In this way international and professional students with full-time jobs can be able to complete their degrees in the connivance of their own time and space. However it is important to mention that a regular and constant contact (via Phone, Fax and Internet) will be maintained between student and the faculty members. Online courses will be severed via video based Outreach Program. Distance student will also follow the similar course outline and exams like on-campus students. However they are only required to attend the campus where oral exams need to be conducted for last dissertation.
In this last month of the year, our research team will be bringing further information about online and distance PhDs around the world. Therefore check this blog everyday.
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