- Keywords: Qualifying Exam, Master’s
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3771
- Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
- Revised: Spring 2019
- Effective Catalog Cycle: AY 19-20
- Approved by: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
- Executive Sponsor: Provost
- Responsible Office: Academic Unit; School of Graduate Studies
Policy Statement
Programs may require a qualifying examination. If required, the examination must be passed before a master’s program/plan of study is filed with the Registrar. The department or school will notify students of the date, time, and format of the examination. Programs are required to maintain documentation of the student’s examination results. With the approval of the advisor and the supervisory committee, if such exists, students may take the qualifying examination a second time.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty; Academic advisors; School of Graduate Studies personnel, All program unit personnel. All graduate students.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Contacts
UMKC School of Graduate Studies: https://sgs.umkc.edu/
UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/
