Graduate Program - Written Comprenesive Exam Information

Each student admitted to the psychology program is required to pass a written comprehensive examination covering material presented in three of the five core curriculum courses (Developmental, Physiological, and Social). The Written Comprehensive Examination is offered once a year during the spring semester and should be taken at the end of the first year when the student has completed or is in the process of completing all core curriculum coursework. The written comprehensive examination must be completed within the first 24 hours of graduate study, and successful completion is a prerequisite for enrolling in practicum training.

Dates Spring 2008:

April 21rst 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

UC Dophin Room

Registration Date: March 24th, 5:00 p.m.

• Exams are given once a year during the spring semester. Students must notify the graduate coordinator in writing by completeing a department form signifiying their intent, if they plan to take the exam. Forms can be found in the psychology department office and will be posted on the website along with information describing the time and location of the exam.
  
• Students who fail the examination (failing one or ore sections of the exam with a score of less than 3 on a 5-point scale) will be allowed to retake the examination in its entirety twice. At the discretion of the department, retakes of the comprehensiv examination will be offered during the fall semester.
  
• Three failures of the exam will result in termination from the program. Details about the grading procedure are available from the Psychology Graduate Program Coordinator.