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For the USF policy on Qualifying Exams please refer to the USF Catalog. The Qualifying Exam Application must be submitted through Archivum. Between years 2 and 3 students should finalize their dissertation topic and begin preparing for their qualifying exam. Students will also complete most of their coursework during this time. The commonly used formats of the qualifying exam include, but are not limited to: a) Concept Paper and Written Take-Home Format, b) Written Take-Home Open Book Format, and c) Written In-College Closed Book Format. A concentration may also require an oral examination component. Concept Paper – General Information
Qualifying Exam – General Information
Regardless of the format used, once the qualifying examination is complete, the Doctoral Committee members are given at least two weeks to review the examination. Within three weeks of exam completion, the student will receive written feedback from the Doctoral Committee Chair, denoting strengths and weaknesses of the exam, and providing an evaluative assessment for each question. |
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