Comprehensive Exams: Ed.D.

Students who complete both EDF 7403 and EDF 7463 with a College of Education Research faculty member with a grade of "B" or better may complete the Research Competency form in place of the Research Exam.

Comprehensive Examinations

Examinations must be completed prior to admission to candidacy.

Examinations will be scheduled near the tenth week of the fall and spring semesters. Summer examinations will be scheduled for the sixth week of the term.

All Ed.D candidates will be required to write examinations. Students must be enrolled in the university during the semester an examination is taken.

• Specialization/Teaching Field—5-hour examination
• Curriculum/Instruction Core—3-hour examination
• Research/Data Analysis—3-hour examination

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