Master of Philosophy Degree
Master of Philosophy Degree
Upon recommendation of the department and approval of the CCAS Graduate Office, the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPHIL) may be awarded to students who have successfully completed all requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree up to and including the General Examination.
Students interested in receiving the MPHIL degree must complete and submit to CCAS an application for graduation (see section Graduation).
Advancing Diversity in Graduate Education
The inaugural fellowship awarded by GW's chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society was awarded to Erin Marie Williams, a graduate of the Hominid Paleobiology Doctoral Program in the Department of Anthropology. GW opened the chapter as part of its broader commitment to promote diversity at the graduate level. "We want to increase the number of doctoral students, who will in turn become models for more underserved individuals," said Tara Wallace, Columbian College associate dean for graduate studies. "The Bouchet Society provides the mentoring that is crucial for making this happen."