Professional Doctoral Examination

Students are required to take a professional doctoral examination testing the student’s understanding of the theoretical and applied fundamentals of the field as well as the student’s readiness to engage in a sustained clinical or professional experience.

The timing of the professional doctoral examination is set in accordance with the requirements of professional preparation but generally precedes a sustained clinical or professional experience. Graduate faculty representatives do not serve on the professional doctoral examination.

For more information about professional doctoral programs and requirements, see Section 7.17 of the Graduate School Handbook.