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The
final requirement for the Professional Master's Degree is passing performance
on an innovative exit exam that will require an original, scholarly piece
of work that may take many forms. A comprehensive review paper on an appropriate
topic could be assigned. Alternatively, the student could be requested to
formulate a solution to a problem encountered in the particular career track
chosen. It might be appropriate for the student to write a mock journal
article or technical report on work encountered during an internship or
other research-training phase of the degree. We envision that some students
may already have positions secured prior to completion of the exit exam.
In these cases we would consult with the appropriate corporate partner to
determine the type of exercise that would be most beneficial to the student's
preparation for employment. The student and the Advisory Committee will
determine the nature and time frame for completion of the final exam. The
Advisory Committee will evaluate the exam according to University guidelines.
It is the intent of this innovative exit exam to reinforce the discipline-specific
competency and to provide an evaluation tool for relevant problem-solving
abilities and writing skills.
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