The written examination will last no longer than four hours. The candidate will make an oral presentation of an in-depth study of an educational topic which he or she has undertaken. The examination is conducted in a public forum. For either option, no fewer than two members of the Education Department will constitute the Committee which will assess the candidate's achievements. In addition, the candidate may have no outstanding incomplete grades.
Candidates request in writing a date for their exit examination.
Written comprehensive examinations are usually scheduled for the first weeks of November and April. Further, candidates must attach an unofficial transcript to the request, in order to establish their eligibility for the examination. They will specify an area of study in which they have taken a particular interest and about which they would like to respond to questions. The full written text must be submitted to Committee members no later than two weeks before the date of the oral examination. Candidates are encourages to consult with their Committee members prior to the oral examination.