The Comprehensive Exam

Request Form

The comprehensive exam is a requirement for all students in the ETL Masters Degree Program. (It is not a requirement for ETL Graduate Certificate programs.) Students should submit their comprehensive exam request form to the ETL Program Administrative Office within the first three weeks of their final semester in the ETL program.

Send the following request form to the ETL Program Administrative Office at FAX. (202) 994-2145. Comprehensive Exam Request Form

General Information

A comprehensive examination is a requirement for the Master of Education and Human Development from the Graduate School of Education at The George Washington University. As a student of the Educational Technology Leadership master's program, you are eligible to take your comprehensive exam proctored by an appropriate person such as your local librarian, supervisor or clergy. Please fill out the form below and return it to the Educational Technology Leadership office. We will fax your exam directly to the selected proctor. Students should not see a copy of the exam prior to the time of the test. The comprehensive exam should be completed using a word processor or typewriter. The proctor will administer the exam, then return a printed copy of the exam directly to our office. 

Educational Technology Leadership Program 
2134 G Street N.W. 
Suite 103 
Washington, DC 20052 
ATTN.: Sharon Briggs
Fax Number. 202-994-2145 

Exam Length: 3 Hours 

Format: Closed book

Exam Content

The ETL comprehensive exam is a capstone assessment of your knowledge and skills in the field of educational technology.  The exam consists of a minimum of three essay questions each focusing on the required course content of the program.  Students should answer each of the questions as completely as possible using examples and references to course work, readings, and personal experiences to support their position.  Each question focuses on the analysis, synthesis, integration, and application of multiple concepts and techniques taught in ETL courses, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your mastery in a cross-section of disciplines (e.g., technology development, instructional design, research methods, educational policy) that comprise the field of educational technology leadership.  As with any paper you submit as part of your graduate education, your responses to the exam questions should provide adequate support for your conclusions. Your responses to each essay question should clearly answer each question.  Punctuation, grammar, and spelling should meet the standards of graduate education. References are not required, but in most cases provide additional confirmation of the student's understanding of the concepts addressed in the essay question. Your exam should use 1" margins, be double-spaced, use appropriate grammar and punctuation, be checked for spelling errors, as well as include page numbers, your name, and the date should be included in the header and/or footer.

Preparation

Active course participation and completion of course assignments and readings throughout your program should help prepare you for the test. The exam is practical and application oriented. It seeks to determine your competency with real world issues in education, technology and leadership. To prepare for the comprehensive exam it is recommend that you (a) review your notes and readings from the required courses in the ETL curriculum that you have completed, (b) reflect on your experiences of integrating and applying educational technology theories, tools, and techniques across ETL courses, and (c) identify major themes that you believe can be used to illustrate your mastery of knowledge and skills taught in the ETL program.

When to Take the Exam

Comprehensive examinations are usually taken during the last term of coursework. Master's degree students also have the option of taking the comprehensive examination the semester after having completed their coursework. This option is available to students who wish to take additional time to prepare for the exam. If you choose to take the exam while not enrolled in courses, you must register for "Continuous Enrollment" by completing the following two forms and faxing them to the ETL office (Fax 202-994-2145) prior to the start date of the semester. Continuous Enrollment Request Form AND Continuous Enrollment RTF Form

Students are welcome to come to the ETL Office to take the comprehensive exam. For further information about this and to schedule a time, please call the ETL Office at toll free 1-866-498-3382.  

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The ETL Program's Masters Degree in Educational Technology Leadership and Graduate Certificates are offered through the Graduate School of Education and Human Development
Educational Technology Leadership Program
2134 G Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20052
For further information call: local (202) 994-1701 or toll free (866) 498-3382
You may also send e-mail to: etlinfo@gwu.edu