Student Life

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Milestones
Core milestones at UIC’s LS Ph.D. program include the Independent Research Project, Portfolio Defense, Dissertation Proposal Defense, and Dissertation Defense.
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Funding
Student application or department employment. Assistantship - what is covered, and some fees students need to pay? Tuition waivers.
class instruction
Coursework
Descriptions of the core courses as well as specialty instruction offered periodically.
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Career Preparation
Helpful information on hiow t write a teaching statement, cover letter and CV, as well as preparing for a non-academic career.