Students enrolled in the Master’s Degree Program must select one of three academic track options before completing their Core Courses. The three-track options are:

• Thesis Option:
• Non-Thesis Option: Student takes three additional courses in lieu of writing a thesis or completing an internship, and must sit for the Master’s Comprehensive Examination at the end of their program of study.
• Internship Option: Student completes an internship in lieu of the thesis and non-thesis options, and must sit for the Comprehensive Examination at the end of their program of study.

Master’s Comprehensive Examinations are offered off-campus only on the third Thursday and Friday of each month, except for December. The examination is not offered in December. See the Academic Calendar for exam dates.

Each monthly exam will be limited to 15 students on a first-come, first-served basis.

We recommend students schedules their exam between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) so that University personnel may properly monitor and assist if administrative problems occur.

Application Process for Master’s Off-Campus Comprehensive Examination:

1. Fill out the Master’s Off-Campus Comprehensive Exam Application
2. Provide the appropriate information and pay the necessary fees.
3. The student will be emailed a confirmation from the Registrar’s Office stating the student is registered for that examination date.
4. Student will be notified when the examination course shell is open.
5. Students who schedule an examination and do not show up will forfeit all fees.

Master’s Comprehensive Examination Review Guide:

• Review our exam review guide for sample questions, preparation times, and information on what to expect on your exam day.