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The Research Examination
is to be taken within one month after completing the first
summer of research. The student is to describe, in both written
and oral forms, his/her research progress to that time as
well as plans for further work.
Although the motivation,
background and technical originality of the research are important
components, the overall goal is to assess the students aptitude
for research. The written document and oral presentation will
be limited in length. Following the oral presentation to the
faculty, questions suggested by the research will be asked.
The outcomes of this exam are pass, pass with conditions or
fail. In exceptional cases, the decision will be deferred
until the students' M.S. thesis defense.
Students must
indicate in writing their intention to take the Research Exam
when it is announced.
Admission to Doctoral
Study is a formal action of the departmental faculty. It indicates
acceptance of the student into the ultimate research phase
of the doctoral program.
In order to be
admitted to doctoral study the student must have:
- Completed
a program of advanced course work, here or elsewhere, equivalent
to the departmental course requirements for the Master's
Degree
- Passed the
Preliminary and Research Examinations
- Demonstrated,
to the faculty's satisfaction, a capability for independent
research of the quality expected for the doctorate.
Students who wish
to be admitted to Doctoral Study must apply in writing to
the Graduate Coordinator. This application will normally occur
after successfully completing the Research Examination.
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