Comprehensive Exam - Revision history

Anju at 13:04, 3 April 2025

2025-04-03T13:04:09Z

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	The comprehensive exam should be completed within 20 months of entry to the PhD program, but must in all cases be completed within 24 months of entry to the PhD program. The duration between start and end date of the comprehensive exam process should be no longer than 8 weeks.		The comprehensive exam should be completed within 20 months of entry to the PhD program, but must in all cases be completed within 24 months of entry to the PhD program. The duration between start and end date of the comprehensive exam process should be no longer than 8 weeks.
	* '''Start date:''' The exam period is initiated with a (brief) meeting of the comprehensive examining committee, at which the process of selecting the area(s) of study and a set of directed readings begins.		* '''Start date:''' The exam period is initiated with a (brief) meeting of the comprehensive examining committee, at which the process of selecting the area(s) of study and a set of directed readings begins.
	* '''Within two weeks of this initial meeting:''' Submit to the [mailto:~~feinberg~~@mcmaster.ca Graduate Chair], via email attachment, a document that includes (1) a description of the study topic(s), (2) a brief description of the requirements of the written submission, (3) a brief description of how the work will provide the necessary breadth of knowledge across your discipline and/or depth of knowledge within your sub-discipline, and (4) the final reading list.		* '''Within two weeks of this initial meeting:''' Submit to the [mailto:nx@mcmaster.ca Graduate Chair], via email attachment, a document that includes (1) a description of the study topic(s), (2) a brief description of the requirements of the written submission, (3) a brief description of how the work will provide the necessary breadth of knowledge across your discipline and/or depth of knowledge within your sub-discipline, and (4) the final reading list.
	* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.		* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.
	* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.		* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.

Anju: /* Time Frame of the Exam */

2024-05-30T12:14:35Z

Time Frame of the Exam

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	The comprehensive exam should be completed within 20 months of entry to the PhD program, but must in all cases be completed within 24 months of entry to the PhD program. The duration between start and end date of the comprehensive exam process should be no longer than 8 weeks.		The comprehensive exam should be completed within 20 months of entry to the PhD program, but must in all cases be completed within 24 months of entry to the PhD program. The duration between start and end date of the comprehensive exam process should be no longer than 8 weeks.
	* '''Start date:''' The exam period is initiated with a (brief) meeting of the comprehensive examining committee, at which the process of selecting the area(s) of study and a set of directed readings begins.		* '''Start date:''' The exam period is initiated with a (brief) meeting of the comprehensive examining committee, at which the process of selecting the area(s) of study and a set of directed readings begins.
	* '''Within two weeks of this initial meeting:''' Submit to the [mailto:~~shedden~~@mcmaster.ca Graduate Chair], via email attachment, a document that includes (1) a description of the study topic(s), (2) a brief description of the requirements of the written submission, (3) a brief description of how the work will provide the necessary breadth of knowledge across your discipline and/or depth of knowledge within your sub-discipline, and (4) the final reading list.		* '''Within two weeks of this initial meeting:''' Submit to the [mailto:feinberg@mcmaster.ca Graduate Chair], via email attachment, a document that includes (1) a description of the study topic(s), (2) a brief description of the requirements of the written submission, (3) a brief description of how the work will provide the necessary breadth of knowledge across your discipline and/or depth of knowledge within your sub-discipline, and (4) the final reading list.
	* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.		* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.
	* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.		* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.

Thomasem: /* Overview */

2023-10-06T19:30:21Z

Overview

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	=== Overview ===		=== Overview ===
	The comprehensive exam must be completed before the end of 24 months of entry to the PhD program (see [https://academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/content.php?catoid=45&navoid=~~9134~~#3-4-3_comprehensive_knowledge the Comprehensive Knowledge section in the Graduate Calendar (~~2021~~-~~2022~~)]).		The comprehensive exam must be completed before the end of 24 months of entry to the PhD program (see [https://academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/content.php?catoid=48&navoid=9526#3-4-3_comprehensive_knowledge the Comprehensive Knowledge section in the Graduate Calendar (2023-2024)]).

	The comprehensive exam in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour is treated as one of several components of the program meant to ensure that all PhD candidates acquire training that strikes an ideal balance between breadth of knowledge across the discipline and depth of knowledge within the candidate’s area of research specialization. The comprehensive exam consists of an approximately two month period of time during which the student and examining committee target one or more areas of study that ideally complement the remainder of the student’s program of study (i.e., their research specialization, courses, and independent study modules with faculty). These targeted areas of study are the focus of a directed program of reading by the student that takes place over the course of the exam period, and during which the student is encouraged to tap into the expertise of members of the examining committee informally. A written submission based on the program of directed reading is due one week prior to the end of the examination period. An examination committee meeting, at which the student is examined orally, marks the end of the examination period.		The comprehensive exam in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour is treated as one of several components of the program meant to ensure that all PhD candidates acquire training that strikes an ideal balance between breadth of knowledge across the discipline and depth of knowledge within the candidate’s area of research specialization. The comprehensive exam consists of an approximately two month period of time during which the student and examining committee target one or more areas of study that ideally complement the remainder of the student’s program of study (i.e., their research specialization, courses, and independent study modules with faculty). These targeted areas of study are the focus of a directed program of reading by the student that takes place over the course of the exam period, and during which the student is encouraged to tap into the expertise of members of the examining committee informally. A written submission based on the program of directed reading is due one week prior to the end of the examination period. An examination committee meeting, at which the student is examined orally, marks the end of the examination period.

Anju: /* The Oral Examination */

2023-05-18T15:17:39Z

The Oral Examination

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	The oral examination will take place at the final meeting of the examining committee, which is to be scheduled by the student. The target date for this meeting is two months following the initial meeting of the examining committee and one week following completion of the written submission. In no case should the oral examination take place more than three months following the initial meeting of the examining committee. For the oral examination, each member of the examining committee should be		The oral examination will take place at the final meeting of the examining committee, which is to be scheduled by the student. The target date for this meeting is two months following the initial meeting of the examining committee and one week following completion of the written submission. In no case should the oral examination take place more than three months following the initial meeting of the examining committee. For the oral examination, each member of the examining committee should be
	prepared to ask the student at least three questions. The format of the exam will follow that of a thesis defense, with most of the questions asked in a first round, and follow-up questions asked in a second and subsequent rounds.		prepared to ask the student at least three questions. The format of the exam will follow that of a thesis defense, with most of the questions asked in a first round, and follow-up questions asked in a second and subsequent rounds.
	* Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/~~1c99b3bb0e8e40548756~~ Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.		* Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/084092bbd64e4b66b3cd Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.

	=== Grading of Comprehensive Examination ===		=== Grading of Comprehensive Examination ===

Anju: /* The Oral Examination */

2023-05-18T15:17:14Z

The Oral Examination

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	The oral examination will take place at the final meeting of the examining committee, which is to be scheduled by the student. The target date for this meeting is two months following the initial meeting of the examining committee and one week following completion of the written submission. In no case should the oral examination take place more than three months following the initial meeting of the examining committee. For the oral examination, each member of the examining committee should be		The oral examination will take place at the final meeting of the examining committee, which is to be scheduled by the student. The target date for this meeting is two months following the initial meeting of the examining committee and one week following completion of the written submission. In no case should the oral examination take place more than three months following the initial meeting of the examining committee. For the oral examination, each member of the examining committee should be
	prepared to ask the student at least three questions. The format of the exam will follow that of a thesis defense, with most of the questions asked in a first round, and follow-up questions asked in a second and subsequent rounds.		prepared to ask the student at least three questions. The format of the exam will follow that of a thesis defense, with most of the questions asked in a first round, and follow-up questions asked in a second and subsequent rounds.
	* Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/1c99b3bb0e8e40548756/ Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.		* Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/1c99b3bb0e8e40548756 Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.

	=== Grading of Comprehensive Examination ===		=== Grading of Comprehensive Examination ===

Anju: /* Time Frame of the Exam */

2023-05-18T15:16:09Z

Time Frame of the Exam

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	* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.		* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.
	* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.		* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.
	::: Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/084092bbd64e4b66b3cd/Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.		::: Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/084092bbd64e4b66b3cd Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.

	=== Comprehensive Exam Committee Structure ===		=== Comprehensive Exam Committee Structure ===

Anju: /* Time Frame of the Exam */

2023-05-18T15:13:21Z

Time Frame of the Exam

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	* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.		* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.
	* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.		* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.
	::: Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/~~lib~~/~~b1a1f8ef-851d-4918-ab67-fcfcf9b01ecf/file/Forms/SGS%20Forms/Comprehensive%20Results%20Form.pdf~~/Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.		::: Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/084092bbd64e4b66b3cd/Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.

	=== Comprehensive Exam Committee Structure ===		=== Comprehensive Exam Committee Structure ===

Anju: /* Time Frame of the Exam */

2023-05-18T15:09:07Z

Time Frame of the Exam

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	* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.		* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.
	* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.		* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.
	::: Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/f/~~1c99b3bb0e8e40548756~~/ Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.		::: Bring one copy of the [https://macdrive.mcmaster.ca/lib/b1a1f8ef-851d-4918-ab67-fcfcf9b01ecf/file/Forms/SGS%20Forms/Comprehensive%20Results%20Form.pdf/Comprehensive Evaluation Form] to the oral exam.

	=== Comprehensive Exam Committee Structure ===		=== Comprehensive Exam Committee Structure ===

Shedden: /* Overview */

2021-07-19T18:34:21Z

Overview

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	=== Overview ===		=== Overview ===
	The comprehensive exam must be completed before the end of 24 months of entry to the PhD program.		The comprehensive exam must be completed before the end of 24 months of entry to the PhD program (see [https://academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/content.php?catoid=45&navoid=9134#3-4-3_comprehensive_knowledge the Comprehensive Knowledge section in the Graduate Calendar (2021-2022)]).

	The comprehensive exam in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour is treated as one of several components of the program meant to ensure that all PhD candidates acquire training that strikes an ideal balance between breadth of knowledge across the discipline and depth of knowledge within the candidate’s area of research specialization. The comprehensive exam consists of an approximately two month period of time during which the student and examining committee target one or more areas of study that ideally complement the remainder of the student’s program of study (i.e., their research specialization, courses, and independent study modules with faculty). These targeted areas of study are the focus of a directed program of reading by the student that takes place over the course of the exam period, and during which the student is encouraged to tap into the expertise of members of the examining committee informally. A written submission based on the program of directed reading is due one week prior to the end of the examination period. An examination committee meeting, at which the student is examined orally, marks the end of the examination period.		The comprehensive exam in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour is treated as one of several components of the program meant to ensure that all PhD candidates acquire training that strikes an ideal balance between breadth of knowledge across the discipline and depth of knowledge within the candidate’s area of research specialization. The comprehensive exam consists of an approximately two month period of time during which the student and examining committee target one or more areas of study that ideally complement the remainder of the student’s program of study (i.e., their research specialization, courses, and independent study modules with faculty). These targeted areas of study are the focus of a directed program of reading by the student that takes place over the course of the exam period, and during which the student is encouraged to tap into the expertise of members of the examining committee informally. A written submission based on the program of directed reading is due one week prior to the end of the examination period. An examination committee meeting, at which the student is examined orally, marks the end of the examination period.

Shedden: /* Time Frame of the Exam */

2020-05-15T00:21:48Z

Time Frame of the Exam

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	The comprehensive exam should be completed within 20 months of entry to the PhD program, but must in all cases be completed within 24 months of entry to the PhD program. The duration between start and end date of the comprehensive exam process should be no longer than 8 weeks.		The comprehensive exam should be completed within 20 months of entry to the PhD program, but must in all cases be completed within 24 months of entry to the PhD program. The duration between start and end date of the comprehensive exam process should be no longer than 8 weeks.
	* '''Start date:''' The exam period is initiated with a (brief) meeting of the comprehensive examining committee, at which the process of selecting the area(s) of study and a set of directed readings begins.		* '''Start date:''' The exam period is initiated with a (brief) meeting of the comprehensive examining committee, at which the process of selecting the area(s) of study and a set of directed readings begins.
	* '''Within two weeks of this initial meeting:''' Submit to the [mailto:~~pnbgrad~~@mcmaster.ca Graduate Chair], via email attachment, a document that includes (1) a description of the study topic(s), (2) a brief description of the requirements of the written submission, (3) a brief description of how the work will provide the necessary breadth of knowledge across your discipline and/or depth of knowledge within your sub-discipline, and (4) the final reading list.		* '''Within two weeks of this initial meeting:''' Submit to the [mailto:shedden@mcmaster.ca Graduate Chair], via email attachment, a document that includes (1) a description of the study topic(s), (2) a brief description of the requirements of the written submission, (3) a brief description of how the work will provide the necessary breadth of knowledge across your discipline and/or depth of knowledge within your sub-discipline, and (4) the final reading list.
	* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.		* '''One week prior to the final meeting:''' The student’s written submission is due one week prior to the date of the second meeting.
	* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.		* '''2 months after the start date:''' The exam period ends with a second meeting of the comprehensive examining committee: the oral exam. The oral exam should occur approximately two months following the initial meeting, but in no case more than three months following the initial meeting.