CoC PhD Area Exam Form

Individual

Name: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________

Overview

The Area Exam should be taken between the student's 7th and 9th quarters in residence. The student must designate a primary research area from the list of current College Area Exam research areas. If the student's research crosses over areas, a secondary area also can be selected. The examination consists of a written part, comprising (i) a standard exam, taken by all students in that area, and (ii) a take home individually tailored question; and an oral examination.

Areas

Primary Area: __________________________________
Secondary Area: __________________________________
(if applicable)

Committee (please print)

Research Advisor: __________________________________
Committee Members: __________________________________
(at least 3) __________________________________
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Approval (signatures)

Pass: ____ Fail: ____
Date: __________________________________
Advisor: ________________________________
Committee: ________________________________
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Graduate Coordinator: __________________________________
(green)