:Texas State University requires that all students seeking a graduate degree take a comprehensive examination.
Non-Thesis Graduate Students must complete: 1. Programming exam Pass a written exam in programming. More details are found below. 2. Communication exam Pass a written exam in communication. More details are found below. 3. Degree Outline Have a degree outline prepared before the end of their first semester. 4. Comprehensive written exam More details are found below. 5. Satisfy the computer science seminar requirement Attend at least four computer science departmental seminars.
Failure to complete (1), (2), and (3) will result in a "hold" on registration and may cause delays in taking/passing the comprehensive examination. |
| Thesis Graduate Students must complete: 1. Programming exam Pass a written exam in programming. More details are found below. 2. Communication exam Pass a written exam in communication. More details are found below. 3. Degree Outline Have a degree outline prepared before the end of their first semester 4. Presentation of thesis to faculty and students 5. Satisfy the computer science seminar requirement For information on thesis. Attend at least four computer science departmental seminars.
Failure to complete (1), (2), and (3) will result in a "hold" on registration and may cause delays in taking/passing the comprehensive examination. |
Programming Exam
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Communication Exam
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Oral Comprehensive Exam (THESIS Students) - All thesis students are required to take an oral exam at the time of their public thesis presentation. |
Written Comprehensive Exam (NON-THESIS Students)
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Samples of previous exams:
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Exam Appeals
The graduate advisor or the Comprehensive Examination Committee may be consulted for further information regarding these rules. |