These papers must be based on original research in addition to utilization of secondary sources. Students are expected to make useful contributions to our understanding of the issue being examined. Students will also have three electives within the area of concentration, and they will have a wide range of courses from which to choose in meeting distributional requirements. This gives students tremendous flexibility in designing their programs in pursuit of their academic and professional interests. These exams will be tailored to the areas of concentrations emphasized by the students.
Students take the comprehensive examination at the end of their final semester in the program.
Students who fail the comprehensive examination may re-take it one time only.