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Comprehensive Exam Policy

The comprehensive exam is required of students choosing the non-thesis option.  Students must enroll in Psyc 502 DS: Comp Exam (1 credit) in the semester that they plan to take the exam.  Failure to take the exam after it has been scheduled will constitute a failure on the exam.

Performance in Psyc 502 DS: Comp Exam and performance on the exam are linked.  That is, passing the exam will result in a passing grade for Psyc 502 DS: Comp Exam.  Failing the exam will result in an F for Psyc 502 DS: Comp Exam.

An incomplete for Psyc 502 DS: Comp Exam will only be given in rare cases, such as a family emergency or a protracted health problem.  Failure to adequately prepare for the exam is not an adequate reason for the granting of an incomplete.

It is the students’ responsibility to contact the faculty to schedule the exam.  There are no formal study materials or reading lists for the comprehensive exam.  Students are encouraged to contact the faculty if they have questions about the format of the exam or how to prepare for the exam. 

Consistent with university guidelines, students failing the exam may have one opportunity in which to retake the exam.  A minimum time of three months is required between the tests.  Failing the exam does not automatically grant the student the right to re-take the exam. 

Comprehensive Exam Procedures

Human Factors Comprehensive Exam Procedures