Master's Degree Programs

For students who specify their candidacy in a terminal master’s degree program, the following is required:

Ten graduate courses successfully completed with a cumulative average of 3.0 or above. Of these ten courses, two may be taken in a department other than English.

For students who choose to write a master’s thesis, the following is required:

1. Eight graduate courses successfully completed with a cumulative average of 3.0 or above. Of these eight courses, two may be taken in a department other than English.
2. Submission of an acceptable master’s thesis

For students who specify their candidacy in a doctoral degree program, the following is required for a master’s degree:

1. Ten graduate courses successfully completed with a cumulative average of 3.5 or above. Of these ten courses, two may be taken in a department other than English.
2. Performance in an advisory session