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3. The student will meet with the faculty committee. The
committee will inform the student of the topics to be
included in the examination and establish an examination
date.
4. The student will register and pay for the course(s) for
which he/she is seeking examination credit.
5. The examination may be written, oral and/or a
demonstration before the committee.
6. The committee will evaluate the student's performance
and assign a grade for the course to the student. The
committee will enter the student’s grade on the final
grade roster.
7. If the student fails the examination, an “F” will be
recorded.

Advisement

Candidates for a graduate degree should pay particular attention to the
proper sequencing of courses. A quality degree program is not an
accumulation of credit hours, but is a carefully developed sequence of
educational activities and experiences designed to help the student
achieve the specified objectives of the program. Thus, it is extremely
important to properly sequence the program. Introductory courses and
electives should be taken prior to the advanced courses. Some courses
require prerequisites that are necessary in order for students to
perform satisfactorily in the specified courses.

It is important to secure a faculty advisor and plan the program
immediately after initial enrollment. This procedure will insure
maximum flexibility in arriving at educational goals and possibly
preclude loss of credits. Each graduate program assigns advisors. For
assignment of an advisor, contact the appropriate graduate program
office.

Steps in Completing Degree Requirements

1. Meet with a graduate advisor to establish an approved
program of study.

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