N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:1-2.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 9A:1-2.8 - Doctoral degree programs

(a) Programs leading to doctoral degrees shall represent three or more years of full-time study and research beyond the baccalaureate or the equivalent thereof in part-time work.

(b) Programs leading to a doctor of philosophy degree shall be oriented toward original research.

(c) Professional doctorates usually are oriented toward increased professional competence. The requirements for a professional degree should include either a research thesis or a project involving the solution of a substantial problem of professional interest.

(d) For each doctoral program, an institution shall demonstrate that:

1. The program has clear educational objectives and its requirements are appropriate for the nature of the doctorate;

2. It is supported by related studies and research in ancillary fields;

3. Its faculty or other academic professionals are recognized beyond the bounds of the institution as possessing professional qualifications and research or scholarly achievements sufficient to support the program;

4. It possesses adequate library holdings, laboratory space, research facilities, and other necessary resources; and

5. It has committed the necessary resources for instruction, advisement, thesis supervision, and research guidance.

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:1-2.8

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 3112(a), effective 12/21/2015