Comprehensive exam
Some programs require a comprehensive examination. The purpose of the comprehensive exam is to evaluate the student’s mastery of the field(s) of study. The method and procedure for examination must be specified on the student’s program of study. The comprehensive exam may not be scheduled prior to the student’s final semester of coursework. The application for the comprehensive exam must be submitted by the student through the Registrar’s Office by the published due date.
The academic department prepares and grades the comprehensive exam. The Office of Graduate Studies notifies students, administers the exam, forwards the completed exams to the academic department for evaluation and grading, and informs exam takers of the results.
The result of the comprehensive examination will be one of the following:
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PASS with a recommendation that the candidate be cleared to receive the degree.
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FAIL stipulating the conditions that must be met before the candidate is eligible to take the exam the second time. The comprehensive exam may not be taken more than two times. A review period of not less than 90 days nor more than one year after the student is notified of the results of the first examination is required before a second exam may be completed. The Faculty Advisor or Department Chair may impose conditions for a second exam.
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FAIL with a recommendation that the candidate be dismissed from the program.
Comprehensive Exam Checklist
_______ Obtain a Comprehensive Exam Application from the Office of Graduate Studies or download a copy at Graduation/Comprehensive Exam Application
_______ Submit a completed Comprehensive Exam Application, including Advisor signature, to the Office of Graduate Studies by the following deadlines: December Graduation – Sept.1st . Payment can be made by faxing the credit card form, with cash at the business office, or by sending in a check/money.• May Graduation – Feb.1st • August Graduation –May 1st. There is a $50 Comprehensive Exam Application Fee. (Note: The Comprehensive Exam is not required for MBA, MPPM, and/or MSN students.)
_______ Make appointment to meet with Graduate Faculty Advisor and Committee members to prepare for the Comprehensive Exam.
_______ Graduate Office will complete degree audit and inform student of clearance for Comprehensive Exam.
_______ The Office of Graduate Studies will mail official Comprehensive Examination results to you two weeks after exam.
Forms:
Graduation/Comprehensive Exam Application