- Master the Discipline
- Critical Thinking
- Success as a Instructor or Professor
- Expansion of Subject Knowledge
- Publishable Quality Writing
After several grueling years of trying to figure out how to make the most out of doctoral comprehensive exams, we are currently revamping the exam format to better reach the goals of comps. Beginning in 2011, students will be given a new type of comprehensive exam that focuses on these specific goals.
The proposed model will be discussed over the next few months, with the major change being that students and supervisors will choose field statements rather then the four areas that currently exist.
Check back soon for more info on the new comprehensive exam format.
What Are Comprehensive Exams?
Ph.D. examinations are meant to be conceptual and integrative in nature. They are oriented towards analytical and synthetic problems. Examinable material will not be limited to the contents of any specific course material. A successful examination should demonstrate familiarity with fundamental data and their use to explore major conceptual, analytical, and synthetic problems in a mature, scholarly manner. Answers in outline form are not acceptable. There are no comprehensive exams in the M.A. programme.
Students will sit the examination within two calender years of entry. Examinations are held once a year on the second Thursday/Friday of February. Students wishing to write at other times must provide written evidence of extenuating circumstances comparable to those valid for missing other University examinations. A final decision will be reached by the GEC. Those arguing a case based on timing of field seasons must clearly indicate why the scheduling cannot be altered.
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