Eligibility Requirements
Before students are allowed to take the Comprehensive Exam, they must have met the following eligibility requirements:
- Course completion:
- Completed all of the following except one, as long as the applicants are enrolled in this one course during the semester they submit their application to take the comprehensive exam:
- LLA 502, 504, 506, 508, 520, 514, 516, 518 and at least one elective, if on the 30-credit or 36-credit plan of study that leads to the 102 and/or 097 endorsements. It is recommended that applicants are taking LLA 518 during the semester they apply and take the comprehensive exam.
OR
- LLA 502, 504, 506, 508, 520, 514, 516, 518 and at least one elective, if on the 30-credit or 36-credit plan of study that leads to the 102 and/or 097 endorsements. It is recommended that applicants are taking LLA 518 during the semester they apply and take the comprehensive exam.
- Completed LLA 502, 504, 506, 508, 520, 514, and at least 3 additional LLA or MATH courses, if on the 30-credit plan of study that does not lead to the 102 endorsement.
- Completed all of the following except one, as long as the applicants are enrolled in this one course during the semester they submit their application to take the comprehensive exam:
- Application:
- Applied for the Comprehensive Exam through the School of Graduate Studies
Application Form
The Application form (Comprehensive Exam-Plan B) can be downloaded from the School of Graduate Studies website.
After you submit your application, email your academic advisor to ask for a study guide.
Application Deadline
Fall
For the Fall Semester Examinations, the form must be received by the School of Graduate Studies no later than October 1.
Spring
For the Spring Semester Examinations, the form must be received by the School of Graduate Studies no later than February 15.
Comprehensive Exam Dates
Fall and Spring
The Saturday before the start of finals, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.