Graduate
Qualifying Exam Information
Under the qualifying procedures, students (1) pass two in-class qualifying exams and (2) complete an independent research project that results in a publishable manuscript. The purpose of the two exams is to determine a student's knowledge of (a) theory, (b) research methods and data analysis, and (c) empirical literature, and to assess a student's (a) innovative, critical, and analytical thinking and (b) writing skills.
It is important to stress that the comprehensive exams covers knowledge of material beyond coursework.
Procedure Documents:
Grading Rubric - Research Methods
Theory Comprehensive Exams:
Practice Questions:
Methods Comprehensive Exam Practice Test Bank Theory Comprehensive Exam Practice Test BankExams:
Spring 2020
Fall 2019
Spring 2019
Fall 2018
Spring 2018
Fall 2017
Spring 2017
Fall 2016
Fall 2015
Fall 2014
Spring 2013
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2011
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