Rules and Regulations Regarding the Comprehensive Exam for the Master in Computer Science

1. Comprehensive examinations for the Masters in Computer Science are offered during the spring and fall semesters.
2. During the last semester of course work, the graduate committee will conduct the comprehensive examination of the candidate.
3. The comprehensive exam will cover material from the 500 level core courses (CS541, CS543, CS544, CS549). An outline of topics and a reading list will be provided to the student.
4. Comprehensive exams may cover any or all of the content of these courses, even if the material wasn't explicitly covered when the course was taken.
5. If a candidate fails the test, the candidate must take a second test during the semester in which the examination was originally attempted.
6. If the student fails the second attempt, they will be granted one more opportunity in a later semester. If the candidate does not succeed in this third try at passing the exam, the candidate will not receive a Masters in Computer Science from Western Kentucky University.

These rules are subject to change without advanced notice.