Michael B. Abel, Ph.D. is the Director of Research and Evaluation at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University where he designs and
implements original research studies regarding administrative practice in early childhood programs.
The comprehensive exams are comprised of the Written Exam, which tests students on both general and concentration - specific knowledge, and the Oral Exam, designed to test students» command of their chosen field of
study and their ability to design, develop, and
implement an
original research project.