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September 12—14
Séptember 15-17
September 19
September 24
October 14-15
October 24

November 24-28

December 17

1950
January ' 3

January 23—27
January 27
February 4
February 6-7
February 8
February 14
March 3-4

March 13

April 7-11

UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1949- 50

  

FIRST SEMESTER

Monday, 8:00 a; m. to Wednesday 5:00 piniQ—i
Classification tests and physical examinations
for all new students '

Thursday, 8:00 a. m. to Saturday Noon—:Regis-
tration and classification of all students, ac-
cording to an alphabetical schedule '

Monday—Class work begins

Saturday—Last date one may enter an organ-
ized class for the first semester

Friday and Saturday—Period for filing applica-
tion for degree

Monday—Last date one may drop a course
without a grade

Thursday, 8:00 a. m. to Monday, 8:00V‘a1‘nifi—
Thanksgiving holidays

Saturday Noon—Christmas holidays begin ' '

Tuesday, 8:00 a. m.—Christmas holidays end "
Monday through Friday—Final examinations

Friday 6:00 p. m.—End of First Semester

SECOND SEMESTER

Saturday 7:45 a. m.—Classification tests and
physical examinations of all new students

Monday 8:00 a. m. to Tuesday 4:20 p. m.-—-Regis—
tration and classification of all students, ac-
cording to an alphabetical schedule

Wednesday—Class work begins

Tuesday—Last date one may enter an organized
class for the second semester

Friday and Saturday—Period for filing appli-
cation i'or degree

Monday—Last date one may drop a course
without a grade

Friday 8:00 a. m. to Tuesday 8:00 a. m.——Easter
holidays

  
   
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
  
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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May 30—June 3
June 2

June 3

June 6-10

June 19
June 20
June 21
June 24
June 29
June 30-July 1

July 4
August 11
August 12

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Sunday—Baccalaureate Services
Tuesday through Saturday—Final examinations
Friday—Eighty-third Annual Commencement
Saturday 6:00 p. m.—End of Second Semester
Tuesday through Saturday—4-H Club Week

SUMMER SESSION 1950

Monday 7:45 a. m.——Classification tests and
physical examinations for all new students

Tuesday, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.—Registration
and classification of all students, according to
an alphabetical schedule -

Wednesday—Class work begins

Saturday—Last date one may enter an organ-
ized class for the summer session

Thursday—Last date one may drop a course

without a grade

Friday and Saturday—Period for filing appli-
cation for degree

Tuesday—Independence Day holiday
Friday—Summer Session Commencement

Saturday Noon—End of Summer Session

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GRADUATE FACULTY

HERMAN LEE DONOVAN, A. B., M. A., Ph. D., LL. D.
President of the University

LOUIS ARTHUR PARDUE, A. B., M. 8., Ph. D.
Dean of the Graduate School

MARGARET HOTCHKISS, Ph. D.
Secretary, Graduate Faculty

RICHARD SWEETNAM ALLEN, M. S. .............. Anatomy and Physiology
CHARLES BARKENBUS, B. 5., PH. D. .............. Chemistry
HOWARD W. BEERS, B. S., M. 5., PH. D. ...Rural Sociology

 

  

ADOLPH E. BIGGE, M. A., PH. D. .......... ...German
GEORGE K. BRADY, A. B., M. A., PH. D. _. English
ALFRED BRAUER, M. A., PH. D. ........................ Zoology
JAMES C.=.L\'IN, PH. D. ................... Psychology
CECIL C. CARPENTER, M. S., PH. D. ...Economics
LUCIAN HUGH CARTER, M. A., PH. D., Commerce

 

LEO MARTIN CHAMBERLAIN, M. A., Ph. D. Education

  

JOHN SHARP CHAMBERS, M. S., M. D. .......... Hygiene and Public
Health

THOMAS D. CLARK, A. B., A. M., Ph. D.,

Litt. D. ............. History
ARTHUR L. COOKE, M; -A'., PH D.,... ...English
CLYDE B. CRAWLEY, M. s., PH. D. . ................. Physics
CHARLES STEVENS CROUSE, E. M. ...................... Engineering
LYLE R. DAWSON, Ph. D. ................................ Chemistry
GRAHAM B. DIMMICK, Ph. D. ........................ Psychology
HARoLD HARDESTY DOWNING,

B. C. E., M. 8., Ph. D. .............................. Mathematics
“7- CLEMENT EATON, PH. D. ............................ History
STATIE ESTELLE ERIKSON, Ph. D. . ................... Home Economics
EDWARD FRANKLIN FARQUHAR, M. A. ............ English
ERNEST NEWTON FERGUS, Ph. D. .................... Agronomy
WESLEY PATTERSON GARRIcUs,

Ph. D. ‘

.......................................................... Animal Husbandry
CARSIE HAMMONDS, M. 8., Ph. D. .................. Education

MARGARET HOTcHKISS, PH. D,, ........................... Bacteriology
HERBERT H. HUMPHREYS. PH. D. _.
PERRY ELMER KARRAKER, M. A. ............. .
GRANT COCHRAN KNIGHT, M. A. ............... _,English
OTTO TOWNSEND Koppms, B. 8., Ph. D. ......

  

 

Physics
JOHN KUIRER, M. A, _________________________ Philosophy
SHELBY T. MCCLOY, Ph. D. ..._History

ARTHUR CRANE McFAREAN, A. B., Ph. D. ...... Geology
FRANK T. MCFARLAND, Ph. D. ........................ Botany

 

    

 

 

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

JAMES W. MARTIN, M. A. ................................ Economics
WILLIAM DURRETT NICHOLLS, M. 8., Ph. D. Farm Economics

 

FRANK A. PATTIE, M. A., PH. D _______________________ Psychology
SALLIE E. PENCE, M. A., PH. D. . ....................... Mathematics
HUGH BRUCE PRICE, Ph. D ................................ Markets and 'RL‘Iral ‘
Finance

EDWARD WARDER RANNELLS, B. A., M. A. ...... Art
HERBERT PARKS RILEY, M. A., Ph. D. ............ Botany
L. HOBART RYLAND, A. B., M. A.,

Docteur de l’Universite .......................... Romance Languages
IRWIN T. SANDERS, PH. D ................................... Sociology
MORRIS SCHERAGO, B. S., D. V. M. __________________ Bacteriology
J. R. SCHWENDEMAN, Ph. D. .......................... Geography
DON CASH SEATON, M. A., PH. D ...................... Physical Education
MAURICE F. SEAY, M. A., Ph. D., LL. D. ........ Education
JASPER BERRY SHANNON, Ph. D. ....... ...POlitica1 Science
JONAH W. D. SKILES, M. A., PH. D .................. Ancient Languages
HERBERT SORENSON, M. A., PH. D ..................... Education
DUDLEY EUGENE SOUTH, M. A., PH. D. .......... Mathematics
OLUS JESSE STEWART, A. B., M. 8., Ph. D. .Chernistry
RODMAN SULLIVAN, A. B., A. M., Ph. D. ______ Economics
WILLIAM .SEPTIMUS TAYLOR, M. S.,

Ph. D., LL. D. ______________________________________________ Education
DANIEL VOIERS TERRELL, C. E. ________________________ E ngineering

LEE HILL TOWNSEND, Ph. D. .__Agricultural Entomology
AMRY VANDENBOSCH, Ph. D. ...Political Science
WILLIAM SMITH WARD, M. A., PH. D.... _._English

RALPH HOLDER WEAVER, M. 8., Ph. D. .......... B acteriology
WILLIAM SNYDER WEBB, ’M. S., Sc. D. __________ P hysics

HAROLD E. WETZEL, B. Sc. in S. A., M. A ..... Social Work

MARTIN MARSHALL WHITE, M. A., Ph. D. ....Psychology

 
  

 

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    

 

   

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
LOUIS ARTHUR PARDUE, A. B., M. S., Ph. D., DEAN

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT

Graduate work is offered in all colleges in the University.
Approximately a thousand courses are listed in the catalogue, under
the various departments, which are accepted for graduate credit.

The following advanced degrees are conferred by theUniversity':

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Master of Science in Public Health

Master of Science in Agriculture

Master of Science in Home Economics
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
Master of Science in Mining Engineering
Civil Engineer (C. E.)

Electrical Engineer (E. E.)

Mechanical Engineer (M. E.)

Metallurgical Engineer (Met. E.)

Mining Engineer (E. M.)

Master of Arts in Education

Master of Science in Education

Doctor of Education (Ed. D.)

Doctor of Philosophy

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is ofiered with major work
in the following fields: Agricultural Economics, Bacteriology,
Chemistry, Education, Economics, English, History, Mathematics,
PhYSics, Psychology, Political Science, Romance Languages, and in
the combined fields of Sociology and Rural Sociology. Minor work
may be carried in any department offering graduate courses.

ADMISSION

A student who is a graduate of a fully accredited institution of
higher learning may be admitted to the Graduate School by the
Registrar of the University by submitting an official transcript of
Undergraduate courses and a written application. Blanks for the

latter may be obtained from the Registrar or from the office of the
Graduate School.

It should be’clearly understood that a graduate student may not
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degree he desires. It may be necessary for him to satisfy certain
prerequisites which he omitted in his undergraduate curriculum.
These will be determined by the department in which the major work
is to be done. In brief it may he stated that a graduate student may
begin a full program in the fields; in which he has the equivalent of
an undergraduate major: in some cases the equivalent of an under-
graduate minor is adequate.

If the record submitted to the Registrar entitles the applicant
to admission, he should confer with the Dean of the Graduate School
about general requirements and with his major professor concerning

detailed requirements that he may have to satisfy.

Members of the faculty of the University of Kentucky having a
rank higher than that of instructor may not be considered as candi-
dates for advanced degrees of this institution.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ADVANCED DEGREES

COURSES

All courses listed in the regular University catalog which have
numbers above 100 may be counted as credit toward a graduate de-
gree, provided that courses numbered from 100 to 199 may be
counted only with the approval of the student’s graduate committee.
A course completed with a grade of D will not be given graduate
credit.

RESIDENCE

A load for full-time residence comprises a minimum of 9 semes-
ter hours of graduate course work. In the Summer Session the cor-
responding load is 6 semester hours. Part—time residence during any
semester is computed on the basis of one and one-half weeks of resi-
dence for each semester hour earned but the amount of residence
for part-time work is limited, except for graduate assistants and
part-time instructors, to not more than six weeks in any one semes-
ter. These receive one and one—half weeks of residence per semester
hour. Part—time students in the Summer Session receive one and one-
half weeks per semester hour except for short courses of less than
eight weeks in which case residence shall not exceed the actual num-
ber of weeks involved. -

.FEEs

Registration fees per semester are the same as for undergraduate
students in the college in which the major work is done, that is,
$57.00 for residents of Kentucky; $87.00 for non-residents who regis-
tered before September 12 1947; $115.00 for those who registered after
September 1, 1947. Part-time graduate students Who are legal resi-
dents of the state pay $6.50 per semester hour; non—residents pay
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MASTERS DEGREES

V TRANSFER or CREDITS

No transferred credits are accepted toward any masters degree in
course; however, a student is not asked to repeat a course which he
has satisfactorily completed at another institution.

EXTENSION

Under certain conditions, up to one-third of the credits and resi—
dence required for any masters degree in course may be satisfied by
extension courses given in person by University of Kentucky in-
structors. No graduate. credit is given for courses taken by corre-
spondence. ’

M. A. OR M. S. DEGREE

Whether a candidate selects a Master of Arts or a Master of
Science degree is left to the option of the candidate and his major
department. In general it may be said that candidates with major
work in the natural sciences should take the M. S. degree; others the
M. A. '

EXAMINATIONS

A final oral examination is given all candidates for the masters
degree in course, not later than fifteen days before the close of the
semester. The Dean of the Graduate School appoints an examining
committee of at least three members for the purpose, selecting its
members from the major and minor professors under whom the
work was done. The Dean is ex officio a member of all such examin-
ing committees. The candidate is asked to defend his thesis, if one
has been written, and is examined on any subject matter related to
his field.

FEES

Before any masters degree is conferred a commenéement fee of
$20.00 must be paid at the Comptroller’s Office of the University.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREES OF MASTER OF ARTS
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CREDITS ‘

The candidate shall compete 24 semester hourse of graduate
work in course with a standing 2.0 in addition to other courses as
may be assigned by his adviser.

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The candidate shall have a major field which shall comprise at
least two-thirds of the course work; the other one-third may be

taken in that field or in fields which have graduate relationship
With it. In education and agriculture only one-half of the work must

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REsInENCE

The minimum residence required is one academic year of-36'

\veeks...This residence may be fulfilled by any combination of semes-

ters‘prfsummer sessions which totals the required number of weeks.

This does not mean that the work prescribed for each individual
can always be completed in the minimum length of time. Inadequate
preparation or assistance in departments very frequently makes a
longer period necessary.

THESIS ~

A thesis is required of every candidate. Two type-written copies
of the thesis, approved by the professor in charge and in a form ac-
ceptable to the Graduate School, must be presented not later than
three weeks before the last day upon which grades may be reported
to‘the: Registrar’s Office. The final oral examination may not be
taken‘before the thesis has been accepted by the Graduate School
Office; I'rifo‘miation about this thesis deadline date may be obtained
from ‘thé'Graduate School Office. '

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

A reading knowledge of at least one modern foreign language
isT'i‘e‘quiredfThis language should be pertinent to the program of the
student and approved by his adviser. The language requirement
must be-satisfied by an examination given by the foreign language
department of the University offering instruction in the language
concerned. The passing of this examination may satisfy one of the
two language requirements for the doctorate if approved by the
student’s special committee.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREES OF MASTER OF ARTS IN
EDUCATION AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

"7 The professional degrees of Master of Arts in Educationand.
Mastei‘i'of"‘sc'ience in Education are open to students who have re-
ceived either the degree of B. A. or B. A. in Education, or the degree
of. 1375. WE. S. in Education. '

Two plans are provided for satisfying the requirements for either
of these degrees as follows: '

1;“‘E’I'lwenty—‘four semester hours in graduate courses exclusive of the

‘ thesis with an average standing of 2 or better, one academic year

(36 weeks) in residence, and an acceptable thesis. ,No grade
below C is counted toward an advanced degree.

2. At the option of the department, the Master of Arts (Science)

in Education may be qualified for upon the completion of 30
semester hours in graduate courses with an average standing of 2
or better‘ and 36 weeks in residence, and no requirement of £31
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Education; also a minimum of 12 of the required semester hours
must be in courses numbered 200 or above.

There is no language requirement for either of the professional
degrees in education. No student may satisfy more than one-half of
the requirements for advanced degrees in the College of Education
by part time work.

=REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREES OF MASTER OF SCIENCE

IN AGRICULTURE AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
HOME ECONOMICS

Students holding a bachelor’s degree from a standard agricul—
tural college may obtain the degree of Master of Science in Agri—
culture or Master of Science in Home Economics by satisfying the
following requirements:

1. The completion of 24 semester hours of graduate work with
an average standing of 2 or better, 36 weeks in residence,
and a thesis, or the completion of 36 semester hours of grad-
uate work with a standing of 2 or better, 45 weeks in resi—
dence, and no thesis requirement.

2. Under either plan no grade below C may be counted.

3. One-half of the work must be in one department, the re-
mainder in any other department or departments approved
by the major professor.

4. There is no language requirement for either of these profes-
sional degrees.

In either case a final oral examination is given the candidate not
later than 15 days before the close'of the semester in which the degree
is to be secured. The candidate is expected to show a COmprehen-
sive knowledge of the subject matter related to the field of his major
work and in case a thesis has been prepared to defend same.

Graduate students in the College of Agriculture fall into four
groups:

Group I.—Those who have presented the degree Bachelor or

Science in Agriculture or Home Economics and plan to prepare a

thesis under the direction of a major professor in their graduate
work.

Group II.———Those who do not have the degree of Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture or Home Economics and plan to prepare a
thesis. Such students may not have had certain essential under-
graduate work. In such cases the major professor will recommend
to the graduate committee a plan to strengthen the student in such
weaknesses. When approved by the committee this plan will become
the basis of the student’s graduate program.

   

  
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
  
  
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  
  
  
   
 
 
 
 
    

 

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Group III.—-Those students who have the degree Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture or Home Economics and request the option to
omit the thesis and present 36 semester hours in graduate courses and
45 weeks of residence. Such students will be assigned a graduate
adviser who will aid them in preparing a program for graduate
work. The program will be submitted to the Graduate Committee
for approval early in the student's residence period.

Group IV.——Those students who do not have the degree Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture or Home Economics and who request the
option to omit the thesis and present 36 semester hours in graduate
courses and 45 weeks of residence. Students in this group will be
assigned a graduate adviser who will aid them in preparing a state-
ment of the candidate’s program for the master’s degree. Approval
of this program by the Committee must be obtained early in the
student’s residence period. Candidates in Group IV should take one
or more courses, preferably advanced courses, in each department
of the College of Agriculture in which there is a required course
for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Home Economics.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Students holding a bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited
institution or the M. D. degree from a recognized Medical School
may obtain the degree of Master of Science in Public Health by
satisfying the following requirements:

1. Twenty—four semester hours in graduate courses with an
average standing of 2 or better.

No grade below C may be counted.

Thirty-six weeks in residence.

An acceptable thesis.

There is no language requirement for this degree.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED DEGREES IN ENGINEERING

Two classes of advanced degrees are offered in the College Of
Engineering, the Masters’ Degrees and the Professional Degrees.

THE MASTERS’ DEGREES m ENGINEERING. The Masters’ degrees in
engineering may be obtained by satisfying the following require-
ments:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in graduate courses with an
average standing of 2 or better.

No grade below C may be counted.

Thirty-six weeks in residence.

An acceptable thesis.

Two-thirds of the work must be in the major Subject.
There is no language requirement for these degrees.

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The candidate must hold the corresponding Bachelor of Science
degree in engineering or the equivalent from this institution or
from another engineering school of recognized standing. The de-
grees offered are Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of
Science in Electrical Engineering. Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Master
of Science in Mining Engineering.

THE PROFESSIONAL DEGREES IN ENGINEERING. The professional
degrees of Civil Engineer (C. E.), Electrical Engineer (E. E.),
Mechanical Engineer (M. E.), Metallurgical Engineer (Met. E.), or
Mining Engineer (E. M.) will be granted only to graduates of the
University of Kentucky, College of Engineering, who present satis-
factory evidence of professional work of creditable quality in the
engineering fields of their choice, extending over a period of five
years, and who Slihhl”, satisfactory theses as further evidence of
their professional attainments.

A candidate holding a master's degree in engineering shall be
considered to have fulfilled two years of the five-year requirement
for the corresponding professional degree.

An application for a professional degree must be made to the
Dean of the Graduate School and have the approval of the Graduate
Committee of the College of Engineering not less than one academic
year before the degree may be granted.

The Graduate Committee will pass on the qualifications of each
applicant. It may, at its discretion, require an oral examination.
The applicant is expected to submit a record of his engineering
experience, which should include a complete list of his professional
engagements, showing in each case the length of time employed and
the position held. He should give for references the names of at
least three persons who are familiar with his engineering work.
Preferably these persons should be connected with the organizations
by whom he has been employed.

A thesis is required of each candidate. It may be in the field
of research, design, invention or engineering processes and methods.
It must contain some original thought and be the product of the
individual submitting it. Quotations and references with the proper

' credit may be used. In general, the thesis should be of such a nature

that it will be of value to the engineering profession.

The candidate holding a bachelor’s degree in one field of engi-
neering may apply for the professional degree in another field of
engineering if he has attained unusual prominence and success in
that field.

FEES

The fees for a professional degree in engineering are $15.00 for
registration and $20.00 for graduation.

   

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is‘ conferred upon a candi-
date who, after completing not less than three years of graduate
work devoted to the study of a special field of knowledge, passes
the required examination in the subjects, presents a satisfactorydis-
sertation, and is deemed worthy of recognition as a scholar of high
attainments in his chosen province.

The Doctor’s degree is intended to represent not a specified
amount ofvwork covering a specified time, but the attainment,
through long study, of independent and comprehensive scholarship

'in a special field. Such a scholarship should be shown by a thorough

acquaintance with present knowledge in his special field of learning

and a marked capacity for research.

ADMISSION .

Admission to the Graduate School and acceptance of advanced
credits from other institutions must first be approved by the Regis-
trar who will determine at the time of admission the amount of
residenceuto which the applicant is entitled toward the degree of
Doctor of. Philosophy. No work is credited which has not been done

' in a college or university‘pf recognized standing.

V '- f’dn‘or‘der‘to be accepted as an applicant for the Degree of Doctor
of Philosophy, the student must present to the Registrar evidence
that he has completed an undergraduate curriculum and has re-
ceived his baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited institution.

CLASSIFICATION

A student wishing to become an applicant for the Doctor’s de-
gree must first regularly register in the Graduate School of the Uni-
versity of Kentucky and must then classify with the Dean of the
Graduate School. The student is expected to select his major pro-
fessor 'as“"‘éarly as is practicable. He should then apply to the Dean
of' theiGraduate School to have a special committee appointed. The

special committee, the chairman of which shall be his major pro-

fessor, will consist of members of the departments in which the ap-

plicant elects to do his major and minor work and this committee

will supervise his work throughout his period of study.

“Not every applicant for the Doctor’s degree is a candidate. A
student is not a candidate for the degree until he has satisfied the
language requirements, has passed the qualifying examinations at
the University of Kentucky and has been formally admitted by the
Graduate School.

..,.COURSEs or . STUDY

Every applicant for the degree must select one major and at
least one and not more than two minor subjects.

The major subject should be one in which he intends to concen—
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major field or be subjects which will be of value in the major work
and should be approved by the major department.

The applicant’s principal w01k must be in the major subjectf
Although no absolute regulations are laid down in respect to the
time to be devoted to the major and minor subjects, it may be stated
in general that the major subject should represent two—thirds of the
students entire time

Any regular graduate cOurse may be assigned as part of the
applicant’s Work by his special committee. Only courses numbered
above 100' in the University catalogue are considered as of graduate.
status. The number and extent of such courses is determined by the”
special committee. ' "

RESIDENCE

A minimum of three collegiate years of resident graduate work,
of which at least the last year must be spent at the University of
Kentucky, is required for the doctorate. The full time of each of
these years must be spent in study. Part—time students and those
holding assistantships or engaging in other outside activities will of
course be required to take proportionately longer time.

While it is expected that a well—prepared student of good ability
may secure the degree upon the completion of three years of study, it
should be understood that this time requirement is a minimum and
is wholly secondary to the matter of scholarship. Neither time spent
in study; 'however’l‘ong,2nor the accumulation of facts, however great
in amount nor the completion of advanced courses, however numer-
ous, can be substituted for independent thinking and original
research

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

' The applicant must give evidence of having a good reading
knowledge of, and of being able to translate at sight, at least two
mOdern foreign languages; This proficiency is determined by ex;
aminations conducted by the respective language departments at
the University of Kentucky. While ordinarily French and German
are acceptable the final choice should be made under the guidance
of the student’s special committee who will recommend what ‘lan-
guages are to count The language requirements must be satisfied
befoie the applicant can be admitted to the qualifying examination.

 

QUALIFYING EXAMINATION ' .

Applicants for the degree of Doctor of Ph1losophy are. required.
to pass a qualifying examination. This examination should bevtak‘eni
during the second semester of the second year of residence but in no,
case before the special committee has recommended that.the appli;
cant is ready for the examination. The examination shall be both
oral and written and shall cover both major and minor subjects. It
shall be prepared and given to the applicant by the special commit—
tee. No applicant may proceed to his final examination until one year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

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of work has been completed in residence after he has passed the
qualifying examination. If the applicant fails to pass the qualifying
examination, no re-examination shall be allowed except upon the

recommendation of the special committee and the approval of the
Graduate Dean.

DISSERTATION

.Each candidate must present a dissertation covering his thesis
work. This dissertation must give evidence of the candidate’s ability
to carry on independent investigation and must be satisfactory in
style and composition. It must represent a definite contribution to
the knowledge of his subject, must be the result of independent work,
must include original research, and must in some way add to or
otherwise modify what was previously known on the subject. Two
bound typewritten copies of the thesis and two copies of an abstract,
the original bound the first carbon unbound, of not less than 1,200
nor more than 3,000 words must be formally presented to the Dean
of the Graduate School at least three weeks before the final date on
Which the Registrar’s Office will receive grades of candidates for
degrees at the next commencement. Information regarding this dead-
line date may be obtained from the Graduate School Office.

PRINTING 0F DISSERTATION

One hundred printed copies of the dissertation must be presented
to the University within one year from the time when the degree is
conferred. Not later than one week before the conferring of the
degree the candidate must deposit with the Comptroller of the
University the sum of $50.00, this amount to be returned if the
printed copies are received within the time Specified. The Univer-
sity does not obligate itself to publish the dissertation but if in the
judgment of the Graduate Committee the dissertation or an abstract

of same should be published. the University reserves the privilege
of so doing.

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