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I'm torn between PCC and EWP and ideally I
would like to be able to take options from both.
Is this possible?
There seems to be a huge overlap between PCC and
EWP. How much flexibility is there in taking classes
in both programs? There are 18 units of core courses
required for Ph.D. students, and 21 required for
MA students in the PCC program. Beyond that, Ph.D.
students can take up to 16 units (6 classes) in
other programs. MA students are granted between
4-7 units (2-3 classes) of electives in other
programs. Furthermore, some classes are cross-listed
between PCC and other programs.
I'm very interested in the PCC program, but
I am unable to move to California at this time.
Are there any plans to offer the PCC program in
a distance learning format in the future?
Currently, the PCC program is residential. However,
it now offers one online class every semester.
There are also one-week intensive classes offered
during our summer semester.
In order to apply for the Ph.D. program is
it okay to have come from a different academic
background?
While a background in philosophy and religion
is recommended for applicants, students would
not necessarily be precluded from admission should
their degree be in a different field. If admitted,
such students may be required to take up to one
year of additional coursework.
How many years is the Ph.D. program?
Full-time study requires at least 2 years of coursework,
1-2 semesters for comprehensive exams, and at
least 1 year for the dissertation phase.
How is the program organized? How many classes
does a full-time or part-time student have to
take? What is the work load like? Do most students
work and study?
Full-time students take 3 courses per semester;
part-time students must take 2 classes in order
to qualify for financial aid. On average, students
are in class 6-9 hours per week, with an additional
15-20 hours of study time. Most students do work
at least part-time while they are in school, both
on- and off-campus.
Are there scholarship or fellowship options?
We do not offer fellowships, but we do have a
number of partial tuition scholarships available
to new and continuing students. For more information,
please visit the Financial Aid page at: www.ciis.edu/financial.
Is CIIS accredited?
Yes, CIIS is accredited by WASC (Western Association
of Schools and Colleges). (See Accreditation
for more information.)
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