Graduate Final Master's Competency Examination Policy

Policy Number: KC-ACA-3774
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 Program, Registration and Records

Policy Statement

The final master’s competency examination, if required, will be written, oral or both at the discretion of the program or academic unit, and will be passed no later than three weeks prior to the anticipated date of graduation. The student’s supervisory committee chair will report the results of the final competency examination in writing to the candidate and the School of Graduate Studies, and file a copy with registrar.