Graduate Handbook (2005-2006)
Preliminary Examinations
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When the comprehensive examinations have been passed, the breadth and foreign language requirements have been
met, and all course work on the program of study has been completed, the student may request the preliminary
examination to be scheduled.
This examination will be an examination in the allied areas as well as an in-depth examination in the area of specialization. It will be administered by the student's doctoral committee and must contain an oral component. Pass 9 or fail will be determined by majority vote of the committee. The oral component of the examination is open to members of the faculty. |