The MS degree has a coursework option, a project option and a thesis option (all require a minimum of 30 credits). See the Graduate Handbook (coming soon) for the most up-to-date degree requirements and policies.
Coursework option graduation requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 28 regular course credit hours with a grade of B- or better in each course.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 in Program of Study.
- Complete a minimum of 1-2 Seminar credit hours
- Successfully complete the final examination requirement: pass an oral exam administered by the M.S. supervisory committee or the written portion of the Ph.D. qualifying examination.
Project option graduation requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 22 regular course credit hours with a grade of B- or better in each course.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 in Program of Study.
- Complete 1-2 Seminar credit hours
- Complete 3-6 project credit hours, or equivalent combination of independent project, internship, or project-intensive coursework
- To reach 30 credit hours, students may complete an additional project, seminar, or course credit, if necessary.
- Successfully complete an approved public presentation of project.
Thesis option graduation requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 22 regular course credit hours with a grade of B- or better in each course.
- Achieve a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 in Program of Study.
- Complete 1- 2 Seminar credit hours.
- Complete a minimum of 6 thesis credit hours.
- Successfully defend the master’s thesis before the supervisory committee.