Academic Programs - Doctoral Program in Educational Theory and Practice (ETAP)
Comprehensive Exams
The comprehensive exam for the PhD provides evidence that the student has reached a highly advanced level of scholarship and conceptual development in an area of specialization and related areas indicative of sufficient background and readiness for original research. The examination is tailored to the individual preparation and experience of the student. The examination provides the student a vehicle for synthesizing and interpreting what has been learned and for preparing for the research work to come. Typically, the comprehensive exam is scheduled when the members of the doctoral committee are satisfied that the student’s course work has been nearly completed and that the student has the requisite skills necessary to carry out dissertation quality research.
