The student, in conference with the faculty advisor, should prepare a program of study for the master's degree as a guide for planning an academic schedule. In some cases, the student's school may require that the proposed program be submitted to the chair of that school for approval. Total course credit hours for degree. 6 Total credit hours. 21 Total credit hours.
Some schools require more than the minimum credit hours.
Please refer to specific academic program descriptions for more detailed information. As a rule, a course may not be counted toward more than one degree. The Master's Thesis To complete the requirements for the master's degree, the student must submit a master's thesis unless the school chair determines that additional course work is of more importance in meeting approved objectives. Students who meet the requirements for the master's degree by completing a combination of course work and thesis must register for a minimum of six hours of thesis credit. A candidate whose program includes a thesis must present a treatise in which the results of an investigation directed by a member of the faculty of the Institute are set forth in clear, articulate form.