Students who are admitted to graduate standing with deficiencies in preparation will be required to take appropriate undergraduate courses. With the approval of the candidate's doctoral committee, a scheduled departmental seminar may be substituted in lieu of the final oral examination.
Doctoral students select, with the approval of their advisory committee, two areas of study.
Students must then pass a written comprehensive exam in each of the two areas of study. In addition, an oral qualifying examination must be taken before the end of the ninth quarter following matriculation in the Graduate Division.