Oral Examination
The prospectus oral examination will pursue the designated topic and research study beyond the written examination, as well as any other matters relevant to determining the student’s readiness for admission to candidacy. The intention is to have a basic format of questions and answers, presentation, and discussion. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss with their prospectus adviser the procedures for the oral examination. Lengthy or formal presentations are strongly discouraged.
- Timing. The oral examination must be taken as soon as possible after the written examination has been evaluated by the committee.
- Administration. The members of the prospectus evaluation committee also serve as examiners for the oral examination. It is the prospectus adviser’s responsibility to schedule the one-hour oral exam and discussion/evaluation period which follows.
- Evaluation. When the oral exam is concluded, the student is excused and each committee member makes a rating of the exam, using the evaluation form provided for this purpose.
