The committee is responsible for setting and administering the students comprehensive examination, and, with the advice of the relevant department, may specify courses in each social science field for students selecting that field as an area of major or minor concentration. The comprehensive examination consists of a written test of three to six hours duration which may involve questions broader than the content of particular courses. The committee at its discretion may also require an oral examination. Interdisciplinary Graduate Courses ISS 5930r. Interdisciplinary special topics of current interest or utilizing special competencies of faculty.
Content varies from semester to semester.
May be repeated with the permission of the Director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Social Sciences.