PhD Certificate vs PhD Subplan
Distinguishing the two academic credentials:
Certificate vs Subplan
| certificate | subplan | |
| Participating departments | ATOC, EBIO, ENVS, ERTH, GEOG, CEAE (EVEN, CVEN) | ATOC, EBIO, ENVS, ERTH, GEOG |
| Student Level | Masters and PhD | PhD |
| Course requirements | equivalent | |
| Hydroscience faculty participation | 1 thesis/dissertation committee member from the HydroSciences Faculty | 2 thesis/dissertation committee members from Hydrologic Sciences fields |
| Research topic | Hydroscience related | Approved by Hydrologic Sciences Program Co-director as part of the application process |
| Designation on transcript | At bottom, the graduate certificate in Hydrologic Sciences is stated | At top, the degree in Hydrologic Sciences stated directly below the department of the PhD degree |
| Designation on diploma | None | Stated below the name of the department awarding the PhD degree |
| Paper certificate | Mailed after diploma | None |