The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is the highest graduate degree offered at Colorado State University. A student working toward a Ph.D. degree is expected to produce independent research that contributes significantly to science and to present the results of such research in a written dissertation. This program leads to a high degree of specialization. A Ph.D. program often requires five years of full-time work beyond the bachelor's degree, or three years beyond the master's degree to complete. It requires a minimum of 72 semester credits beyond the bachelor's degree at the 300-level or higher. The student’s graduate committee may accept as many as 30 semester credits earned in an M.S. program at an accredited institution towards meeting the Ph.D. credit requirements.

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