The Final Assessment offers the Graduate Review Committee an opportunity to review and assess all course work requirements, and research project, or thesis determine whether the candidate's demonstrated level of competence and learning outcomes comparable to those expected from a doctoral candidate in a more traditional setting.

Upon acceptance of the committee of all work presented, the candidate will receive immediate acknowledgment of satisfaction of all graduation requirements.

A formal Final Assessment Committee Report will be placed in the candidate's portfolio.

The degree and official transcript will be mailed to the graduate upon receipt of the degree from the engraver.