| Distinction is awarded to recognize outstanding and exemplary performance on the Ph.D. written and oral comprehensive exams. To qualify for distinction, the student must receive an average score of 90% or higher on the comprehensive written exam and an average score of ‘9’ on a ‘1 to 10’ scale (from the comprehensive exam committee) on the oral comprehensive exam. In this way the student will have demonstrated exceptional depth of knowledge, breadth of knowledge, synthesis/integration of knowledge, written and oral communication skills, and professional demeanor. |
