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SOC 795

Comprehensive Examination

Catalog2026-2027
Credits1 to 3 units
LevelGraduate
S U Only

Overview

Description

Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

Units

Independent StudyN/A

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Related Courses

Cross Listed With SPSY 795

Attributes

S U Only

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate that they have a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of contemporary theory and existing research findings in the area of their dissertation research.
  • provide an analysis of contemporary problems and controversies in the area of their thesis or dissertation research, and articulate the implications of these problems and controversies for their thesis or dissertations research.
  • demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of methodological approaches in the area of their thesis or dissertation research, and critically evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.