The doctoral program may be completed in five years. Full-time students (ten credit hours or more per term) should plan to spend three to four years in course work and practicum experience followed by a one-year full-time or twoyear half-time internship. Students are required to enroll full time in order to complete the program in a timely fashion. However, half-time study is permitted based upon approval of the student's faculty advisor. Due to the demands of study and clinical training, students should limit employment while completing the program. Adherence to the satisfactory progress policy described in the section on general academic policies is required of all students and essential to timely completion of all program requirements.

The doctoral curriculum is based upon attendance of school throughout the calendar year. Course requirements must be completed through attendance of all three academic terms. The suggested course sequence for the doctoral program curriculum provides guidelines for students to complete requirements in a manner that is timely and complies with academic requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their dissertation prior to their internship.