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    "description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.</p><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span></span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Track Details\nThe Doctor of Philosophy degree track in this field requires successful completion of a minimum of 42 credit hours at the graduate level beyond MS and the successful defense of a PhD dissertation. Specifically, the accelerated MS-to-PhD track requires: (1) 15 credit hours minimum must be formal coursework, exclusive of directed research (XXX 6918), thesis (XXX 6971), doctoral research (XXX 7919), and independent study (XXX 6908). All 15 hours must be taken at UCF. (2) 15 credit hours minimum must be dissertation research (XXX 7980). (3) No more than 12 credit hours doctoral research (XXX 7919) may be taken toward fulfilling the degree program of study coursework requirements. (4) Successful completion of the PhD Qualifying Examination. (5) Successful completion of the Candidacy Examination. (6) Successful completion of defense of the Doctoral Dissertation.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>6</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->1<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Based upon the student’s chosen specialization, complete 6 credit hours from one of the following options: </div></div></li><div><span>Geotechnical Engineering</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a3d6b6b6211d040002e\" target=\"_blank\">CEG6065</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Soil Dynamics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a3d02fd3ac0156d82c2\" target=\"_blank\">CEG6115</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Foundation Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a38e6bc797c4873e42a\" target=\"_blank\">CEG6317</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Geotechnical Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a38e6bc7960b073e428\" target=\"_blank\">CEG6515</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Retaining Structures and Slope Stability<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a38714b5fb6b1521f86\" target=\"_blank\">CEG6610</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Smart Underground Structures: Tunnels and Shafts<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a38714b5f99df521f84\" target=\"_blank\">CEG5405</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seepage in Soils<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4302fd3a66016d82d3\" target=\"_blank\">CGN5506</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Pavement and Civil Engineering Materials<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81aa5ada3761fdeca11f\" target=\"_blank\">TTE5835</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Pavement Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span>Structural Engineering</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a40a8d2fb37402d807c\" target=\"_blank\">CES6010</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Structural Reliability<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a40714b5fec79521f96\" target=\"_blank\">CES6116</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Finite Element Structural Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a41a38edfbf033ec25f\" target=\"_blank\">CES6209</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Dynamics of Structures<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a405a15835e029e6c4a\" target=\"_blank\">CES6220</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Wind and Earthquake Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4002fd3a441b6d82cb\" target=\"_blank\">CES6230</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Structural Mechanics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4002fd3a02ca6d82cc\" target=\"_blank\">CES6527</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Nonlinear Structural Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a406b6b620cd9400032\" target=\"_blank\">CES6715</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Prestressed Concrete Structures<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/664df2283f1ba061be16932c\" target=\"_blank\">CES6876</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Smart City Built Infrastructure<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4002fd3a65506d82c9\" target=\"_blank\">CES5144</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Matrix Methods for Structural Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4000f827ec75140d26\" target=\"_blank\">CES5325</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Bridge Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a40a8d2fb57a12d8079\" target=\"_blank\">CES5606</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Steel Structures<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a40a8d2fb15312d807b\" target=\"_blank\">CES5706</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Reinforced Concrete<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a40714b5fd453521f97\" target=\"_blank\">CES5821</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Masonry and Timber Design<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span>Transportation Systems Engineering</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-C.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a44714b5f51d4521fa5\" target=\"_blank\">CGN6655</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Regional Planning, Design, and Development<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81aab649bed948b95fe7\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6205</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Highway Capacity<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81aa02fd3abb726d8a06\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6256</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Traffic Operations<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ade6bc79131d73ecf0\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6270</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Intelligent Transportation Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab5a158329df9e75db\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6275</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Connected and Autonomous Vehicles<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab5a158317619e75da\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6315</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Traffic Safety Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81aee6bc791eb373ecf2\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6526</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Planning and Design of Airports<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81aa9d753564688773ff\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6625</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Mass Transportation Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab5a158320ef9e75de\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6667</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Discrete Choice Modeling in Transportation<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61a8d834c03aa7eb2600120d\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6668</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Transportation Networks<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a435a15830b629e6c4d\" target=\"_blank\">CGN5617</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Infrastructure Systems Optimization and Identification<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a45a38edff88d3ec263\" target=\"_blank\">CGN6342</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Modeling Human Behavior with Emerging Data<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b9100f8277412140f07\" target=\"_blank\">ESI5219</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Engineering Statistics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8154a8d2fb1d302d8585\" target=\"_blank\">STA5206</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Statistical Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81aee6bc7940f873ecf1\" target=\"_blank\">TTE5204</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Traffic Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab5a1583a2589e75d8\" target=\"_blank\">TTE5805</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Geometric Design of Transportation Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab5a158334d09e75d7\" target=\"_blank\">TTE5532</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Policy Aspects of Smart City Transportation<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab60402b535dae795e\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6608</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Algorithms and Models for Smart Cities<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a40714b5f1383521f9a\" target=\"_blank\">CGN5340</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Internet of Things: Applications in Smart Cities<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4300f82768d0140d31\" target=\"_blank\">CGN6343</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Cities<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81aa5ada3761fdeca11f\" target=\"_blank\">TTE5835</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Pavement Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span>Water Resources Engineering</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-D.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-D.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a6b6b6203b34000ad\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6007</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Ecohydraulics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a02fd3a40c06d8360\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6102</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Hydrology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a5a1583c9819e6c8c\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6126</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Groundwater Modeling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa38edfe9103ec306\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Open Channel Hydraulics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7ae6bc79331c73e4b6\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6236</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->River Engineering and Sediment Transport<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a6b6b623f254000b1\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6606</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Stochastic River Network Hydro-Geomorphology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7b02fd3a3c8a6d8362\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6660</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Water Policy, Planning and Governance<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa38edff6be3ec303\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5125</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Groundwater Hydrology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7b6b6b6241194000b3\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5205</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Hydraulic Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a02fd3a20ad6d8361\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5634</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Water Resources in a Changing Environment<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa8d2fb5afd2d80cf\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5999</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Coastal Systems Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span>Construction Engineering Management</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-E.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-E.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a3000f827fba2140cf2\" target=\"_blank\">CCE6036</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Construction Planning and Control<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a306b6b62743e40000b\" target=\"_blank\">CCE6045</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cost Analysis of Sustainable Infrastructure Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/672b8f967aa4956c4abcb133\" target=\"_blank\">CCE6211</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Design and Monitoring of Construction Processes<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/672b9146823848d73bb3f258\" target=\"_blank\">CCE6817</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Dynamics of Sustainable Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/672a8213d4f86e315f79ab09\" target=\"_blank\">CCE5006</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Infrastructure Systems Management<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/672a863658f876f58f59afe3\" target=\"_blank\">CCE5205</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Decision Support for Infrastructure Projects<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/672a87747aa49532f9bc99d7\" target=\"_blank\">CCE5220</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Sustainable Infrastructure Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span>Smart Cities</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-F.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-F.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a45a38edff88d3ec263\" target=\"_blank\">CGN6342</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Modeling Human Behavior with Emerging Data<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4300f82768d0140d31\" target=\"_blank\">CGN6343</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Cities<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab5a1583a4369e75dd\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6533</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Mobility in Smart Cities: Technologies and Application Areas<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab5a158329df9e75db\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6275</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Connected and Autonomous Vehicles<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab60402b535dae795e\" target=\"_blank\">TTE6608</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Algorithms and Models for Smart Cities<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a40714b5f1383521f9a\" target=\"_blank\">CGN5340</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Internet of Things: Applications in Smart Cities<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a435a15830b629e6c4d\" target=\"_blank\">CGN5617</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Infrastructure Systems Optimization and Identification<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8154a8d2fb7d132d8586\" target=\"_blank\">STA5703</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Data Mining Methodology I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81aa02fd3a641e6d8a05\" target=\"_blank\">TTE5531</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Active Mobility and Technologies: Synergy and Challenges<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81ab5a158334d09e75d7\" target=\"_blank\">TTE5532</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Policy Aspects of Smart City Transportation<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/664df2283f1ba061be16932c\" target=\"_blank\">CES6876</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Smart City Built Infrastructure<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b88a38edf12a23ec4e6\" target=\"_blank\">ENV6533</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Smart Water and Wastewater Management<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/672a87747aa49532f9bc99d7\" target=\"_blank\">CCE5220</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Sustainable Infrastructure Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b8700f827d024140eed\" target=\"_blank\">ENV6128</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Smart Air Quality Monitoring and Air Pollution Control<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>9</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>9</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>XXX 5000- or XXX 6000-level elective courses approved by the student&#x27;s adviser. The electives can be from Engineering and Computer Science courses, where XXX is EAS, EEE, EEL, COP, CEN, CIS, COT, CDA, CNT, CAP, EGM, ESI, BME, EML, EIN, CGN, CWR, TTE, CEG, CES, CCE, ENV, EES, EMA, or OSE; or from course prefixes outside the College, where XXX can be CHM, CHS, PHY, PHZ, GIS, ANG, POS, SYA, CCJ, BCH, BSC, HMG, HSC, MAA, MAD, MAP, MAS, MAT, MCB, MTG, PAD, PCB, STA, or ZOO.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Doctoral Research/Independent Study Hours</span></h2></div><div><span>12</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>12</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>Doctoral Research (XXX 7919) - 12 credit hours maximum (more than 12 research credit hours can be taken, but only a maximum of 12 credit hours will be counted toward the program of study).</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-4-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>XXX 7980 (where XXX can be CGN, CCE, CEG, CES, CWR, or TTE; 15 credit hours)</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-5-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Examinations</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The student must pass three examinations.</div></div></li><div><span>Qualifying Examination</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\"><div>The first is the PhD Qualifying Examination in one of the departmental disciplines. This written examination must be taken within the first year of admission into the PhD program. It may be attempted no more than twice.</div></div></li></div><div><span>Candidacy Examination</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\"><div>The student must pass a Candidacy Examination, normally taken near the end of the course work. It consists of a written and oral presentation of a research proposal, and may include additional written or oral questioning by the committee. A copy of the written examination will be kept as part of the student&#x27;s official record.</div></div></li></div><div><span>Admission to Candidacy</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-C.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C.1-result\"><div>The following are required to be admitted to candidacy and enroll in dissertation hours. Evidence that items have been completed must be received by the College of Graduate Studies on the Friday before the first day of classes for those who wish to enroll in dissertation hours in that semester: \no\tCompletion of all but 6 hours or less of course work, except for dissertation hours. \no\tSuccessful completion of the candidacy examination. \no\tThe dissertation advisory committee is formed, consisting of approved graduate faculty and graduate faculty scholars. \no\tSubmittal of an approved program of study.</div></div></li></div><div><span>Dissertation Defense Examination</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-D.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-D.1-result\"><div>The Dissertation Defense Examination is an oral examination taken as defense of the written dissertation. The College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that all dissertation defense announcements be approved by the student&#x27;s adviser and posted on the college&#x27;s website and on the College of Graduate Studies Events Calendar at least two weeks before the defense date.</div></div></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>42</strong></h3></div><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/graduate/#/content/609c0ff42bc0ac001c6f46ea\">Financial Information</a> section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <br /> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"http://ucf.edu/\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\">http://finaid.ucf.edu</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\">https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu</a></p><ul> <li>Elective courses must be approved by the student’s faculty adviser and the graduate coordinator.</li> <li>Doctoral Research (XXX 7919) - 12 credit hours maximum (more than 12 research credit hours can be taken, but only a maximum of 12 credit hours will be counted toward the program of study).</li> <li>Directed Research (XXX 6918) and Independent Study (XXX 6908) are not permitted in the accelerated MS-to-PhD track.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Equipment Fee</strong></p> <p>Students in the Civil Engineering PhD program pay a $16 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. Part-time students pay $8 per semester.</p> <p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p> <p>The Independent Learning Requirement is met by successful completion of the student's candidacy and dissertation defense examinations.</p>",
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