The department has incorporated the suggestions of the FSCC and the program credit requirements will be the same for students pursuing single majors or dual majors. The Committee approved this but would like to see the actual catalog text. S. Kunkel asked the Committee to consider changing the numbering for thesis and projects at the Master s level. She suggested that modifying the numbering system so it was consistent for all departments would make it more straightforward for the students and their advisers. There appears to be some inconsistencies across the schools regarding the definitions of projects and thesis.
Further discussion is needed.
Dennis Gornic, assistant dean of the Graduate School, will attend the next meeting to answer any questions. The writing requirement generated lots of interest. M. Staniszewski indicated that graduate students also have trouble writing. G. Gabriele pointed out that there are writing courses that graduate students can take although they may not count towards their degree requirements. J. Stiegler may have some insights on the particular issues that international students face.