The major mentor reports the results of the exam to the chair of the Graduate Council. A three member jury, selected by the major mentor, reviews the student's completed program one month prior to graduation. A mentor from the student's major area is assigned by the Associate Dean in consultation with the student's major department. The student should consult with this mentor as far in advance of registration as possible in order to determine what courses to schedule for each semester. Students schedule Educational Research during the first two semesters of their master's program.
Students take a written comprehensive examination and, in some cases, an oral examination.
They may also have a juried review conducted by professionals in the field. The deadline for completion of exams, reviews, and completed thesis is one month prior to the candidate's graduation date. The application for graduation must be completed during registration of the semester in which the student will be graduating. The Graduate Council reviews the reports from the Mentor Committee and makes a recommendation to the graduate faculty relative to conferring the degree.