Assessment continues throughout professional preparatory courses as students begin the portfolio process and engage in field experiences. Continuing assessment differs for students in the Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Media Librarianship, and Doctorate of Education programs. These students are assessed prior to admission to the University through their completion of the application process. Program advisors assess the successful continuation of each student at the end of each semester with a review of grades. Assessment continues throughout professional preparatory courses as students begin the portfolio process and engage in field experiences.
Candidacy is another step in the continuing assessment process.
Assessment concludes with the successful completion of a final assessment paper for MA and MAML candidates or externship and dissertation for doctoral students.