The student must take a minimum of thirty-one credits, including those from the common Master's requirements. In addition to those courses used to satisfy the common Master's requirements, at least two courses must be taken from a single area of concentration, including one at or above the 7000-level. The Master of Science degree is offered only as a Plan A option, which requires thirty-three credits and includes the completion of a thesis for eight credits. The master's thesis work is directed by the student's adviser together with a committee of two additional faculty members. All committee members must read and approve the thesis, after which time it must be presented at a public session prior to final acceptance.
Theses are technical papers describing the original creative work of the author.
Students should consult the Graduate School for specifics of the format and presentation of the thesis.