COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an overview of the qualifying examination and principles of a successful qualifying examination for doctoral students. It addresses issues integral to the completion of doctoral study and focuses on skills helpful in completing a successful qualifying exam.
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to: Discuss key components of the qualifying exam. Develop a workable schedule for scientific writing. Analyze and synthesize pivotal scholarly works and current research in their phenomenon of interest.
