Both parts are 4-hours, written, and taken during the same semester. A general oral exam will be taken following the successful completion of the two written portions. The two written and one oral exams are separate examinations, and Group I must be passed before taking Group II, and the latter passed prior to taking the oral portion. Upon successful completion of the residence, coursework, and language requirements and passing the comprehensive examination, a doctoral student may be admitted to candidacy. Admission to Candidacy Upon successful completion of the above requirements, a doctoral student may be admitted to candidacy.
Original research forms the basis for the dissertation.
Doctoral candidates must register for a minimum of 3 hours of 600 Dissertation Research each semester and must complete 24 hours of dissertation credit. A final oral defense is given on the dissertation in its historical context. The program must be completed within eight years from admission as a potential candidate. Major writing requirement. May not be used toward graduate degree in History.