All components will encompass a wide range of topics and issues. Students must successfully complete all components to earn a passing final grade on the comprehensive exam. Exams will be graded according to the following scale: High Pass; Pass; Fail. Students who do not successfully complete a particular component may schedule to re-take that component one more time. Students who fail to complete all components with a passing grade will be required to retake the entire exam.

All exams will be administered by the Program Coordinator, graded by the faculty member(s) submitting the question(s), and reviewed by the Program Coordinator and faculty member together for a decision about the final grade.

A limited number of graduate assistantships may be available for full-time students pursuing a degree or certificate from the MA Program in Interdisciplinary Behavioral Science. Depending upon the availability of funds, students holding these positions work 10-20 hours per week and may receive stipends. Graduate assistants work with program faculty in their instructional and research activities. Students interested in such positions may inquire directly with program faculty. Assistantships are awarded according to availability, academic achievement, and need.