What are comprehensive exams and what fields of study can I pursue?
In consultation with the graduate coordinator and two faculty advisors, students are to choose two fields in which to take written exams. These provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to integrate content knowledge and critical analysis by answering questions that test their chronological, historiographical, and methodological mastery of two historical fields of study. It is expected that students will do substantial reading beyond their coursework in preparation for the exams. Exams last four hours for each field, and are read by three readers: the supervisors of the two fields and a third reader. Exams are graded Pass, Fail, and Pass with Distinction. Students should register for HIST 697 after they have completed thirty units of course work, during the semester in which they are preparing for their comprehensive examinations. Approved fields are as follows: United States • US to / since 1865 • Western / California History • Urban History • Women’s History •
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