Graduation Requirements
Students may select either a thesis or non-thesis option. Students who elect to prepare a research thesis in lieu of the non-thesis project must also present an oral defense of the thesis by a written and oral assignment to incorporate both research and application of the master’s program material. To complete a thesis, a student must be accepted by a faculty member based on the requirements outlined on the website.
In the final semester non-thesis students will be required to complete a comprehensive project determined in close consultation with one’s graduate advisor and other faculty as appropriate. The project is intended to develop greater breadth and depth of understanding of the field and the application of knowledge that will lead to the implementation or presentation of a plan to a profession, community group or an organization as approved by the program director. Concludes as the student presents orally the findings related to his/her project and defends conclusions against questions raised by the faculty advisor.
Review the graduation policy for more information.
