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program coordinator.
VI. The Comprehensive Examinations are held in October and
March on the second Saturday. (Dates will change if a conflict
occurs with a major university event which may disrupt the
administration of the examination).
VII. Students report to the examination locations at time specified
on the day of the examination with picture identification.
VIII. A program may elect to allow its students to take the
Comprehensive Examination via computer. The traditional
method of using pen and paper is always available.
IX. The Comprehensive Examinations are scheduled for three (3)
hours starting at 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m.
and 2:00 p.m. respectively as designated by a given program.
X. The results of the examination will be placed on a student’s
transcript. An unofficial courtesy letter will be mailed to the
student with the examination results. Students
Comprehensive Examination results may be assessed on
students’ information system (Peoplesoft) or unofficial
transcript through Bulldog Connect.

Research

A. Thesis and Research Paper

All candidates for the master's degree are required to present a
research paper/project. Students should consult with their advisors for
specific details.

If the research involves human subjects, the Institution Review Board’s
(IRB) policies must be followed. The student should consult the
Graduate Student Handbook for specific policies, procedures, and
guidelines.

Students in certain programs who choose to write a thesis will elect the
Plan II program of study. An oral examination by faculty members will
be conducted on each thesis. The student will register for six hours of
thesis.

A review committee will select outstanding thesis abstracts for

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