Comprehensive Examination Application
The Comprehensive Examination Application consists of the following:
Application for Comprehensive Examination
Comprehensive Examination Result Report
The Comprehensive Examination is administered in each Fall and Spring semester. Some
programs also offer the Comprehensive Examination during the Summer term. Please
consult with your department to determine whether your academic coordinator/director
administers the exam during the summer if you are interested in taking it during that term.
The Comprehensive Examination is administered the third week of October in the Fall, and
the third week of March in the Spring. Students must complete and submit the Application
for Comprehensive Examination at least 30 days in advance.
The Application for the Comprehensive Examination is to be completed by the candidate
and delivered to the academic coordinator/director or designated point of contract for the
respective degree program.
1. An eligibility audit will be performed by faculty who will notify students as to
whether they will be permitted to take the Comprehensive Examination.
2. Department Chairpersons will provide endorsed applications of approved candidates
to the School of Graduate Studies.
3. All instructions and details regarding the Comprehensive Examination will be
provided to the candidates through the academic department.
4. Comprehensive Examinations are scored by faculty teams. The results are reported
for each student and must be endorsed by the faculty coordinator/director and
Department Chairperson, and submitted to the School of Graduate Studies.
5. Comprehensive Examination result reports are not official until the results are
certified by the Graduate Dean.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE FORMS CAN ONLY BE
SUBMITTED BY FACULTY/STAFF. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE
STUDIES ACCEPT THE FORMS BY A STUDENT.
Student Information
Name: __________________________________________________________________ ___________
AAMU Email: ____________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Degree Sought (please check one): ____ EdS ____ MEd ____ MENG ____ MBA
____ MS ____ MSW ____ MURP ____ PhD
Degree Program/Major: _______________________________________________________
Academic Department: ___________________________________________________________
Academic College (please check one):
____ College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences
____ College of Business and Public Affairs
____ College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences
____ College of Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences
Requirements
Before sitting for the Comprehensive Exam, the Graduate Program must certify the student
meets the following requirements:
1. Obtain Regular/Full admission status.
2. Maintain a GPA of 3.00 or above.
3. Complete all required deficiency courses for the degree.
4. Complete a certain percentage of the semester credits required for the degree, i.e. at least 66%
for Master’s and Educational Specialist programs and 80% for Doctoral programs.
5. Remove all I’s, except thesis grades.
6. Remove all grades of D and F in the student’s current program of study.
7. Approval of graduate advisor and coordinator.
By signing below, I certify the listed student has met the above mentioned requirements.
Academic Advisor: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
Program Coordinator: _________________________________________ Date: ____________
Department Chairperson: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
Approved
Dean, School of Graduate Studies: _______________________________ Date: ____________
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Student Information
Name: __________________________________________________________________ ___________
AAMU Email: ____________________________________ Phone: _____________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Degree Sought (please check one): ____ EdS ____ MEd ____ MENG ____ MBA
____ MS ____ MSW ____ MURP ____ PhD
Degree Program/Major: __________________________________________________________
Academic Department: ___________________________________________________________
Academic College (please check one):
____ College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences
____ College of Business and Public Affairs
____ College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences
____ College of Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences
The above named student has
___ Passed the Comprehensive Examination during the _____________________________.
Semester/Term
___ Not passed the Comprehensive Examination during the _________________________.
Semester/Term
By signing below, I certify the comprehensive examination results for the student listed.
Academic Advisor: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
Program Coordinator: _________________________________________ Date: ____________
Department Chairperson: _______________________________________ Date: ____________
Approved
Dean, School of Graduate Studies: ________________________________ Date: ____________
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE STUDIES (256-372-5266)
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