Some variations in course offerings may occur to accommodate faculty time and expertise and student needs. All general Graduate School requirements must be met in order to qualify for the degree. These include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and completion of a total of 36 academic credits, including 18 credits of courses numbered at the 500-level or above, as well as 18 graded credits. Requirements for the degree must be completed within six years of beginning the program. The University of Washington, reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran.
Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action.
This policy applies to all programs and facilities, including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, employment, and patient and hospital services. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246, as amended, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, other federal and state statutes and regulations, and University policy.