Graduate work by correspondence is not permitted, nor is it accepted in transfer. It is normally oral, but may have written sections if specified by the committee in charge. Every nonthesis masters program must present substantial evidence of individual accomplishment which may vary from a special report or an annotated bibliography to a project in research, design, or other creative endeavor. This element of creative independent study, call the creative component, must be explicitly identified on the program of study. A minimum of 2 semester hours is required on every program of study for a nonthesis masters degree for this creative component.
Detailed requirements vary with departments.
The academic standards and the general level of attainment are the same for the Master of Engineering and the Master of Science degrees. The Master of Engineering degree is offered to meet the need for professionally oriented programs on campus and off campus.