For doctoral degree candidates, a prescriptive academic review is required and is usually held during the first year. The qualifying examination should be taken by the fifth semester.
- Demonstrate intellectual engagement
- Develop the ability to assimilate information and knowledge from multiple sources
- Develop critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify and evaluate assumptions in an argument, analyze arguments, and formulate coherent opinions
- Develop and demonstrate creativity in research, teaching, and extension arenas
- Become established as a member of the research/extension community