Qualifying Exam
Students must pass a demanding depth examination in one of the main research areas of the Department.
Every semester, the Department offer a four-hour written depth exam in each of the research areas.
Depth exams are designed to test the preparation of students intending to do Ph.D. research in a given area.
These exams cover topics included in courses, as well as additional papers and publications.
A student is allowed at most two chances to pass any area's depth exam.
