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Course introduction of the PhD
◎Required credits for graduation: PhD students are required to have a minimum of 18 credits to graduate; for those going directly to PhD programs, 36 credits are required.
◎Seminar Discussions: The department’s PhD students are required to take at least four semesters of “Seminar Discussions” classes.
◎Test of Basic competency for the program: Each group of PhD students has a required test of basic competency for specific subjects. Every PhD student should pass this test; hence it is recommended that he or she choose these subjects first.
◎Other program regulations:
| Minimum period of study | 2 years | 
| Required number of credits | 18 credits (Not including credits for English-related courses, as well as accredited and exempted courses except for PhD students who have retaken admission examination because of failure to graduate within the specified program timeframe) | 
| Required credits for going directly to PhD program | 36 credits (including master degree credits) | 
| Relevant regulations for required courses and graduation eligibility | 1. At least four semesters of “Seminar Discussions” course (make a report at least once during the Seminar Discussions class)2. Test of basic competency: In accordance with the academic brochure for the year the PhD student is admitted. | 
| Remarks | Other matters not covered shall be handled in accordance with the “Guidelines for PhD Students.” | 
 
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