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Examination of M.S. Candidates
- The candidate is expected to provide members of his/her Thesis Committee with a copy of the final draft of the thesis at least two weeks before the Defense of Thesis Examination. The Thesis Advisor shall notify all PB faculty of the date, time, and place of the Final Examination at least one week in advance of the event.
- The Defense of Thesis Examination will be held in two parts. The candidate will present an open seminar on his/her research results followed by questioning by the Thesis Committee. The seminar and questioning by the committee can, if desired, take place on the same day. The candidate should discuss expectations with each Thesis Committee member prior to the examination. The examination is open to all faculty.
- Once the faculty have examined the candidate, the Thesis Committee will adjourn and vote on the candidate's performance. Only members of the Thesis Committee are eligible to vote. The recommendation of a majority of the Thesis Committee shall be required to pass the examination. Upon successful completion of the Defense of Thesis Examination and approval of the thesis by the Thesis Committee (approval is denoted by signatures), the Graduate Program Director will submit the result of the Examination and a "Certification of Eligibility for a Master's Degree" form to the Graduate School. The Thesis Advisor and candidate must provide the Graduate Program Director with the requisite data to complete the certification.