Graduate Doctoral Qualifying Examinations Policy

Policy Number: KC-ACA-3781
Date Issued: Prior to 2010
Date Revised: Spring 2019
Last Modified: Feb 5, 2024
Effective Date: AY 19-20
Approved By: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
Sponsor(s): Provost
Responsible Office(s): Academic units, Registration and Records

Policy Statement

The qualifying examination, if required, will be given before the doctoral program of study is filed with the registrar. At the discretion of the program or unit, a master’s degree from UMKC in the area of intended specialization may be considered as a substitute for the qualifying examination. The results of the qualifying examination will be reported to the School of Graduate Studies and the registrar. With approval of the advisor, students may take the qualifying examination a second time.