The conditions necessary and the standards of quality to be met for programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree are described in this policy statement. The doctoral program is defined as being designed to prepare a student for a lifetime of intellectual inquiry that manifests itself in creative scholarship and research often leading to careers in social, government, business, and industrial organizations as well as the more traditional careers in universitV and college teaching. The following requirements for graduate study are discussed: institutional organization, faculty responsibilities, administrative services, and physical facilities. Components of the doctoral program are summarized including the general nature of the program, admission guidelines, guidelines for advising doctoral students, full-time study and residence requirements, examinations, doctoral research and dissertation, and financial aid. Guidelines for establishing new Doctor of Philosophy Degree programs are also presented. (SPG)