IDV Ph.D. Comprehensive Examinations
The exams will be given each year during October
and March. Students intending to sit for the exams must register with the Assistant Director, Edward Sayre by sending an email at the beginning of the semester. Students will take written exams in research methodology and their major and minor fields. Only faculty
participating on the particular research team will be involved
in grading the exams. Exams will be scored as either a "high
pass," "pass," or "fail." Students will schedule a follow-up
oral examination on all questions to occur immediately
before the next In-Person. Please
see the links below for sample questions and reading lists
from each major and minor area:
Click here to see full set of Comprehensive Examination Policies.
Master's Comprehensive Examinations
Students intending to sit for comprehensive examinations should consult with Dr. Marek Steedman,
Master's Program Graduate Coordinator. Written
exams will cover the students' major and minor fields of Political
Science. Students should contact their major professors now to
obtain reading lists and other information.
