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For the oral exam, the student should have a detailed understanding of the field in which they are performing/proposing research and relevant techniques, and have thought about their specific design, including potential pitfalls and alternatives. The oral exam is a 20-minute presentation based on the written report and includes two parts: research and academic development. The student spends 15 minutes on research, and 5 minutes on the coursework, teaching, and development plan. Students may use slides and the presentation on research can follow the structure of the written report. The committee can ask questions during or after each part of the presentation. Questions cover the approved exam subject areas, completed coursework from the student’s personalized learning plan, and items on the faculty rubric.
Students can find the qualifying exam information packet and the Intent to Qualify form in the Qualifying Exam box folder. The Intent to Qualify Form contains more robust instructions than are explained here and a helpful checklist. Click here to access the Intent to Qualify in DocuSign for easier signature collection.
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