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result of the examination shall be the basis for evaluating the students’ ability to

pursue the doctorate degree and for determining a suitable program of course work

for him.

The student shall submit his application for the qualifying examination to the

Dean, GS-OLC not later than one (1) month before the date of examination. The

application must be duly recommended by Advisory Committee and noted by the

Chair of the student’s major Department. Details of the qualifying examination shall

be left to the discretion of the Advisory Committee.

To pass the examination, the student must obtain a unanimous “passing”

vote from the members of the Committee.

The Chairman of the Advisory Committee shall submit to the Dean a report

on the result of the examination within one (1) week after the examination

If the student fails the qualifying examination, an oral examination within one

(1) week after the first examination may be allowed subject to the unanimous

approval of the Advisory Committee. If the student fails in the re-examination, he

shall be permanently disqualified from the program.

t. General Comprehensive Examination. A graduate student who has completed

all the academic requirement prescribed in his approved plan of course work shall

apply for a written departmental comprehensive examination. Application for the

comprehensive examination shall be submitted for the approval to the Dean of GS-

OLC, not later than one month before the date of examination. This shall be

endorsed by the Advisory Committee and recommended by The Department

Chairperson.

The respective Department shall administer written and oral comprehensive

examinations. A written examination shall be given for each area (Core, Major,

Area IV: Support to Students