Program Requirements

Degree requirements

1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 32 approved graduate hours with a minimum overall GPA of 3.00.
2. No more than 16 hours of 600-level course work may be applied to the degree program.
3. Comprehensive Examination. A comprehensive examination must be passed by the candidate before a degree will be granted.
4. Research. Completion of one seminar which shall require an extensive paper or major creative work.
5. Transfer Credit. A maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate credit may be accepted toward a master’s degree. All transfer credit must be “A” or “B” grade status from a regionally accredited college or university and must be approved by the Department Head or student’s advisor.

Required courses

Courses may count only once in meeting the 32-hour program course requirement.

Required core courses, 23 hours

Elective courses, 9 hours

Courses may be selected with the recommendation and approval of student’s advisor. These courses can include a variety of classes from our program and related programs. Below are examples of some course electives, however, other course options are available in consultation with your advisor.