204.6 Thesis-Based Master’s Programs

Course Requirements: Considerable variation is permitted in the balance between research and course requirements for the master's degree. Thesis-based master’s students may only take undergraduate courses for credit to satisfy their graduate program requirements when all of the following conditions are satisfied. The courses must be:

Residence: Residence requirements are established and monitored by the department.

Language Requirement: It is a requirement in some departments offering master's degrees that students show proof of proficiency in a language other than English. (For specific information on language requirements see the detailed program information under the appropriate departmental entry in §205.)