Having an approved Program of Study. Completing at least 12 s.h. of courses with Bowie State University with a grade point average of 3.25 . Should the required average not be attained when 18 hours have been earned, advancement to candidacy will be denied. Students who fail to advance to candidacy may submit a written petition to the Director, Graduate Programs for permission to repeat one course. Top of Page Comprehensive Examination Successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.
Students are eligible to take the written comprehensive twice.
A student who fails the examination twice may appeal in writing to the Director, Graduate Programs for permission to take the comprehensive a third and final time. Time Limit Complete all requirements for the master's degree within a seven-year period, as established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland. An extension will be granted automatically if a required course is not offered during the last term of the student's seven-year period. The expiration date is listed on the student's Program of Study .