M.S. Examinations

English Examination:

To ensure competence in written English, all graduate students must take English exams that are required by the Graduate College. In addition, nonnative speakers of English who will have teaching responsibilities are required to take the SPEAK/TEACH tests.

First Year Evaluations:

All first year graduate students in Sociology will be reviewed near the end of their first year of study by the Graduate Program Coordinator in consultation with the core course instructors. Advisors will be informed by the Graduate Coordinator if student performance is considered marginal or unsatisfactory. The advisor will inform the student of the evaluation.

M.S. Examinations:

MS students are required to take a final examination. This is conducted after the thesis is completed and is an oral examination, although the POS committee may include written sections. The exam will focus upon, but is not limited to, a defense of the thesis. The POS committee's decisions are considered final.