Doctoral students take two comprehensive exams covering foundations and research coursework. Exams are now solely offered as take-home, open-book exams. Direct any questions to Kristi Kanehen.
Open-book Comprehensive Exams
Take-home, open-book exams will be offered once per academic quarter on the following dates: The first Monday of October; the first Monday of February; the first Monday of May; the first Monday of July. Starting in the 2023-2024 academic year, the exams will be offered on the first Monday of October, February, April, and June.
Examinees have 4 weeks to complete the exam and must sign up for the exam at least one week in advance of the next exam date. Examinees will obtain a copy of the exam from Kristi Kanehen, Associate Director of Graduate Programs, on the scheduled exam date.
Students who are taking the open-book research exam should have SPSS installed on their computers. A free version may be downloaded here.
Cancellations must be received in writing at least four days prior to the exam date. Email the graduate programs office at soe-grad@spu.edu to cancel. Students may not cancel or withdraw once the exam has been distributed. Students' Inability to submit a distributed exam will result in a non-passing grade.
Scheduled Dates and Sign-up for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
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Scheduled Dates for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Open-book, take-home exams |
| Date exam will be shared |
|---|
| October 3, 2022 |
| February 6, 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
| July 3, 2023 |
Scheduled Dates for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Sign-up will be available for 2023-2024 summer 2023
Scheduled Dates for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Open-book, take-home exams |
| Date exam will be shared |
|---|
| October 2, 2023 |
| February 5, 2024 |
May 6, 2024 |
| July 1, 2024 |