The exam serves as a diagnostic tool for course placement. The Master of Science Degree Candidates for the M.S. degree must complete a minimum of thirty semester hours of graduate work in residence. In the thesis option, at least eighteen semester hours must be in physics, six of which may be in research guidance and not more than nine in courses numbered below 600. In addition the student must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination. In the physics courses, a B average must be maintained.
Additional work is arranged according to the preferences of the student.
A maximum of nine semester hours in courses below 600 may be applied toward the degree. A comprehensive examination, which includes both written and oral parts, must be passed after the equivalent of two full years of study. In addition, candidates must present a satisfactory dissertation. Prospective students are invited to write to the department at the address above for additional information. Nearly all full-time graduate students in Physics at Catholic University receive substantial financial support.