2.      Each area examination is based upon a syllabus prepared by the faculty – these syllabi are available in the office, NH 334. Each exam is supported by 300 and/or 500-level courses in the topic area. Previous examinations may be viewed in the department office, and you may request copies of these.

 

3.      Examinations are given twice a year - at the beginning of Fall term and at the beginning of Spring term. It is possible for students to sign up for examinations up to two weeks before the exam is scheduled (please contact the department for the exact sign up deadline). Students may cancel sign ups for MA/MS exams up to 48 hours before an exam is given.

 

4.      Students must pass two area examinations.

 

5.      At each examination period, in the Fall or in the Spring, a student can take either one or two examinations.

 

6.      A given area examination can be taken by a student at most two times.

 

7.      For each examination, a student will receive a Pass, a Conditional Pass, or a Fail.  Students who receive a Conditional Pass in an examination will have four weeks from notification to work with the examination committee to remove the conditions needed to receive a Pass.

 

8.      Students are encouraged to take examinations early in their graduate program. With few exceptions, students should be able to plan their programs so that they are able to take these examinations during their first year.