A student not taking a minor may, with approval, take up to four courses outside of the department. The thesis is the equivalent of two 3-hour courses. For a list of graduate courses, click here . Financial Aid Students admitted to the program customarily receive teaching assistantships for four to five years. Stipends are competitive with those of other major graduate programs.
Students also receive medical coverage and full tuition remission.
The university provides some funds to support graduate student participation in professional meetings. It is now possible to download applications for admission to the graduate program from the Web. Graduate Study Abroad Click here for information on conducting research abroad.