Degrees and Degree
Requirements
Graduate programs leading to a master's
degree have been offered at the University of Delaware since before the
turn of the century, and doctoral programs have been offered since the
1940s. The University now offers 78 different programs leading to a master's
degree and 40 different programs leading to a doctoral degree through 46
departments in the seven instructional colleges. The University of Delaware
confers graduate degrees at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
There is a Commencement in May and January. The May Commencement Program
includes the names of those who received an advanced degree in summer or
fall as well as those standing for a degree in May.
DEGREES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy. The University of Delaware
offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in animal
science, art conservation research,
art history, biological
sciences, biomechanics and movement
science, chemistry and biochemistry,
climatology, computer
and information sciences, criminology,
economics, education,
engineering (chemical, civil,
electrical, materials
science, and mechanical), English,
family studies, geology,
history, linguistics,
marine studies, neuroscience,
oceanography, operations
research, physics, plant
and soil sciences, political science,
psychology, sociology,
statistics, and urban
affairs and public policy. In addition to the general requirements
outlined in this section of the catalog, there is a section in the catalog
for each instructional major which explains specific requirements for the
degree in that department.
Doctor of Education. The degree of Doctor
of Education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership is offered by the College
of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy. In addition to the general
requirements outlined in this section of the catalog, there is a section
in the catalog explaining the special requirements for this degree.
Master of Arts. The academic research degree
of Master of Arts (M.A.) is offered in art,
art history, chemistry
and biochemistry, communication, criminology,
early American culture, economics,
economics for educators, education,
English, foreign
languages and literatures, geography,
history, international
relations, liberal studies, linguistics,
marine studies, mathematics,
political science, physical
education, psychology, school
psychology, sociology, and urban
affairs and public policy.
Master of Science. The academic research degree
of Master of Science (M.S.) is offered in accounting,
agricultural economics, animal
science, art conservation, biological
sciences, biomechanics and movement
science, chemistry and biochemistry,
computer and information sciences, economics,
entomology, food
science, human nutrition, geography,
geology, Human Development and Family Studies, marine studies,
mathematics, operations
research, physical education, physics,
plant and soil sciences, public
horticulture administration, and statistics.
Master of Business Administration and Master of
Arts in Economics/Master of Business Administration. The professional
degree of Master of Business Administration
(M.B.A.) and the combined professional degree of Master
of Arts in Economics/Master of Business Administration are offered
by the College of Business and Economics.
Master of Education. The programs leading to
the professional degree of Master of Education (M.Ed.) are designed particularly
for teachers and administrators in the public schools. Areas of concentration
are college counseling, curriculum
and instruction, educational leadership,
exceptional children, school
counseling, secondary education,
and student affairs practice in higher education.
Master of Instruction. The Master
of Instruction (M.I.) professional degree program is designed to help
teachers improve the quality of instruction in their classrooms. Individualized
programs may include studies in curriculum development and implementation,
teaching strategies, assessing student achievement, and other areas related
to teaching. The degree is under the supervision of the Department of Educational
Development in the College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy.
Master's Degrees in Engineering. The academic
research degrees of Master of Chemical Engineering
(M.Ch.E.), Master of Civil Engineering
(M.C.E.), Master of Electrical Engineering
(M.E.E.), Master of Mechanical Engineering
(M.M.E.), and Master of Materials Science
and Engineering (M.M.S.E.) are conferred under the direction of each
of these departments in the College of Engineering.
Master of Applied Sciences. The academic research
degree of Master of Applied Sciences (M.A.S.)
may be earned in civil engineering.
Master of Fine Arts. The Department
of Art and the Department of Theatre
offer individually planned programs leading to the Master of Fine Arts
(M.F.A.). In art, a program with studio concentrations is offered to outstanding
students preparing for professional careers in most areas of fine arts,
photography, and crafts. In theatre, exceptionally talented students pursue
training that prepares them for a successful professional career in acting,
stage management, or technical production.
Master of Marine Policy. The degree of Master
of Marine Policy (M.M.P.) is a professional degree designed for individuals
seeking or continuing careers in government, business, or public interest
organizations that are concerned about marine policy. It is conferred under
the supervision of the College of Marine Studies utilizing the research
facilities of the Center for the Study of Marine Policy.
Master of Music. The Master
of Music (M.M.) degree program (with concentrations in performance
or teaching) is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of
music either as performers or as music educators.
Master of Physical Therapy. The Master
of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.) is a professional program preparing students
to deliver direct patient care in an integrated process that includes examination,
evaluation, planning, supervision, and performance of treatment programs.
Master of Public Administration. The Master
of Public Administration (M.P.A.) professional degree program is designed
for persons in or seeking to enter governmental service and related occupations.
It is offered by the College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy
in conjunction with the Department of Political Science and International
Relations.
Master of Science in Nursing. The Master
of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) is designed to prepare clinical nurse
specialists, nurse administrators, and family nurse practitioners.
GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
ALL GRADUATE DEGREES
The following items are University-wide graduate degree requirements.
Responsibility for knowing and following the academic rules and regulations,
including requirements for graduation, rests with the student. Faculty
advisers assist students in planning their academic programs but are not
expected to relieve the students of their responsibility. Students should
consult the specific information provided in each major departmental section
of this catalog for any additional requirements related to the major.
Application for Advanced Degree. To
initiate the process for degree conferral, candidates must submit an "Application
for Advanced Degree" to the Office of Graduate Studies. The application
deadlines are February 15 for Spring candidates, May 15 for Summer candidates,
and September 15 for Winter candidates. The application must be signed
by the candidate's adviser and department chair. There is an application
fee of $35 for master's degree candidates and a $95 fee for doctoral degree
candidates. Payment is required when the application is submitted.
Copyright Regulations. The University
reserves the right to duplicate a thesis or dissertation for distribution
to other libraries or for the use of individual scholars. However, the
University will not publish a thesis or dissertation for general distribution
without the written consent of the author. If copyrighting of a dissertation
is desired, it may be arranged when the dissertation is submitted to the
Office of Graduate Studies. If copyrighting of a master's thesis is desired,
it must be done by direct application to the Copyright Office in Washington,
D.C. Published works are eligible for copyright protection in the United
States if the work is first published in the United States.
Facility of Expression in English. Candidates
for the degree must have acquired the ability to express themselves clearly
and forcefully in English, both orally and in writing. The major departments
have the responsibility of determining whether candidates have met this
requirement.
Graduate Course Numbering System.
Graduate credit may be earned for courses numbered 600 to 699, 800 to 898,
and 900 to 998. (Courses numbered 600 to 699 are graduate-level courses
open to qualified, advanced undergraduates by permission of the instructor.)
Courses numbered 500 to 599 are graduate courses for the nonspecialist
and may not be counted for graduate credit in the student's major. With
the approval of the student's major department, 500-level courses taken
outside the student's major department may be applied toward a graduate
degree.
Graduate Grade Point Average. Students must
have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to be eligible
for the degree. In addition, the grades in courses applied toward the degree
program must equal at least 3.0. All graduate-numbered courses taken with
graduate student classification at the University of Delaware are applied
to the cumulative index. Credit hours and courses for which the grade is
below "C-" do not count toward the degree even though the grade is applied
to the index. Candidates should see that all final grades have been submitted
by their instructors. Temporary grades of "S" (Satisfactory) are assigned
for 868 (Research) and 869 (Master's Thesis) and 969 (Doctoral Dissertation)
until a final letter grade is submitted upon the completion of the thesis
or dissertation.
Thesis and Dissertation Due Dates. Master's
theses are due in the Office of Graduate Studies six weeks prior to the
date of degree conferral. Dissertations are due in the Office of Graduate
Studies seven weeks prior to the date of degree conferral. Final research
and thesis or dissertation grades should be recorded by the thesis adviser
or chair of the dissertation committee as soon as the work is completed
and approved.
Time Limits for the Completion of Degree
Requirements. Time limits for the completion of degree requirements
begin with the date of matriculation and are specifically expressed in
the student's letter of admission. The University policy for students entering
a master's degree program is ten consecutive semesters to complete the
degree requirements. Students completing the requirements for the master's
degree who are subsequently granted permission to continue toward the doctoral
degree are given an additional ten consecutive semesters. Students entering
a doctoral program with a master's degree are given ten consecutive semesters
to complete the requirements. Students entering a doctoral program without
a master's degree are given fourteen consecutive semesters to complete
the requirements. Students who change their degree plan and have transferred
from one degree program to another degree program are given ten consecutive
semesters from the beginning of the first year in the latest program.
Extension of the Time Limit. An extension
of time limit may be granted for circumstances beyond the student's control.
Requests for time extensions must be made in writing and approved by the
student's advisory committee and the chair of the department's graduate
committee. The department will forward the request to the Office of Graduate
Studies. The Office of Graduate Studies will determine the student's eligibility
for a time extension and will notify the student in writing of its decision
to grant an extension of time.
Sustaining Status for Candidates
Pursuing Thesis/Dissertation Degree Option. Once a graduate student
who is completing a thesis/dissertation option has completed all required
course credits needed for the degree (including six credits of Master's
thesis [869] or nine to twelve credits of dissertation [969]) and all other
degree requirements except the submission of thesis or dissertation, the
student is required to maintain his/her matriculation in the degree program
during the fall and spring semesters by registering for either Master's
Sustaining: Thesis (UNIV 899) or Doctoral Sustaining (UNIV 999). All students,
including sustaining students, are required to be registered in the semester
in which the degree is officially awarded. Sustaining registration is required
for summer session if the student completes the degree in summer session.
(Sustaining registration is never required for winter session as graduate
degrees are not awarded at the conclusion of winter session.)
Sustaing Status for Master's
Candidates Pursuing Non-Thesis Degree Option. Once a master's student
pursuing a non-thesis option has registered for all required course credits
needed for the degree, but has not completed other non-thesis degree option
requirements such as a portfolio, research option paper, comprehensive
examination, art show or exhibit, or incomplete grades, the student is
required to maintain his/her eligibility for the degree program during
the fall and spring semesters by registering for Master's Sustaining: Non-thesis
(UNIV 895). All students, including sustaining students, must be registered
in the semester in which the degree is officially awarded. Sustaining registration
is required for summer session if the student completes the degree in summer
session. (Sustaining registration is never required for winter session
as graduate degrees are not awarded at the conclusion of winter session.)
UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
THE MASTER'S DEGREE
In addition to the general requirements for all graduate degrees,
the following regulations represent those of the University of Delaware
specifically for master's degrees. Departments may have additional regulations
beyond those stated below.
Credit Hour Requirements for the Master's
Degree. The minimum number of credits required for the master's degree
with thesis is 24 semester hours plus 6 hours of thesis (869). The minimum
number of credits for the master's degree without a thesis is 30 semester
hours. The student in a non-thesis program is usually required to pass
a comprehensive examination. Requirement of a foreign language is decided
by each department as there is not a University-wide language requirement
for the master's degree. A maximum of 9 graduate credit hours may be transferred
from another institution to the degree. Candidates for the degree must
have regular status.
The Master's Thesis. The master's
thesis must reflect the ability to conduct scholarly research and to report
the results in a manner worthy of publication. Applicants for graduate
study should request information on thesis requirements from the department
in which they plan to enter. A copy of the University of Delaware's Thesis
and Dissertation Manual may be purchased in the University Bookstore.
This manual is also available electronically on the Web. The major department
may have additional requirements relating to the format of the thesis.
When a thesis is required, it must be approved by (a) the chair of the
committee in charge of the candidate's degree program or the adviser, (b)
the chair of the department of major concentration or the chair of the
committee in charge of an area of study, and (c) the Vice Provost for Academic
Programs and Planning. Three approved unbound copies are to be delivered
to the Office of Graduate Studies no later than six weeks prior to the
date of degree conferral. All master's theses must include an abstract
within the text of the paper as the last section of the preliminary pages.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred in recognition of
breadth of scholarly attainment and of demonstrated power to investigate
problems independently and effectively, rather than for the completion
of definite courses of study through a stated period of time. In addition
to the general requirements for advanced degrees, doctoral candidates must
observe the following university requirements.
University Requirements for Admission to
Doctoral Candidacy and Deadline for Admission to Candidacy. Upon the
recommendation of the doctoral student's advisory committee and the chair
of the student's major department, students may be admitted to candidacy
for the Ph.D. degree. The stipulations for admission to doctoral candidacy
are that the student has (1) had a program of study approved, (2) completed
one academic year of full-time graduate study in residence at the University,
(3) fulfilled the foreign language requirement, if any, (4) passed the
program's qualifying examination(s), (5) shown the ability to do research,
and (6) had a research project accepted by the advisory committee.
The deadline for admission to candidacy for the fall semester is August
31. The deadline for admission to candidacy for the spring semester is
January 31. The deadline for admission to candidacy for the summer is April
30. Responsibility for seeing that admission to candidacy is secured at
the proper time rests with the student.
Registration Requirements Prior to Doctoral
Candidacy (G1 Status): Course registration requirements are determined
by the student's approved program of study. Once the student has registered
for all course requirements in a program of study but has not yet met all
of the stipulations for passing into candidacy, the student must maintain
registration during the fall and spring semesters in course(s) or in three
to twelve credits of Pre-Candidacy Study (964). Pre-Candidacy Study (964)
is graded pass/fail. If the student registered in Pre-Candidacy Study is
admitted to candidacy before the end of the free drop/add period of the
next semester, the registration in Pre-Candidacy Study (964) for the preceding
semester may be changed to the course, Doctoral Dissertation (969). (Students
who are classified G1 and are holding a graduate assistantship or tuition
scholarship must be registered for a minimum of six graduate credits, and
those holding a fellowship must be registered for a minimum of nine graduate
credits.)
Registation Requirements after Admission
to Candidacy (G2 Status): Once a student has met all of the stipulations
for candidacy and becomes classified with G2 status (candidacy), the student
is required to register in nine credits of Doctoral Dissertation (969).
Students may not register for Doctoral Dissertation (969) until admitted
to candidacy (G2 status). Registration in Doctoral Dissertation (969) and
Doctoral Sustaining (999) is restricted to students with G2 status. Once
the student has registered in nine credits of Doctoral Dissertation (twelve
credits required in the Ed.D. program), the student is required to maintain
matriculation in the doctoral program by registering in Doctoral Sustaining
(999) in subsequent semesters until the degree is awarded. All students
must be registered in the term in which the degree is officially awarded.
Sustaining registration is required in summer session if the degree is
awarded at the conclusion of the summer session. (Sustaining registration
is never required for winter session because graduate degrees are not awarded
at the conculsion of winter session.)
Course and Residency Requirements. At
least three academic years of graduate academic work are normally required
for the Ph.D. degree. At least one continuous academic year must be devoted
exclusively to full-time study (9 credit hours per semester) in the major
field in residence at the University of Delaware. This residency requirement
may be fulfilled using a fall and spring semester combination or a spring
and fall semester combination, but summer or winter sessions do not meet
the qualification. Course credit earned in a master's program at the University
of Delaware may be applied toward the doctoral degree if the candidate
is receiving both degrees from the University in the same major field.
The Doctoral Dissertation. The dissertation
is expected to reflect the results of original and significant research
written in a scholarly and literate manner worthy of publication. Three
copies of the dissertation must be approved by the chair of the student's
advisory committee, the chair of the student's major department, and the
Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Planning. The dissertation is to
be signed by the professor in charge of the dissertation and all members
of the dissertation committee. A separate abstract and abstract approval
page must be submitted with the dissertation. The dissertation must be
submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies for approval not later than
seven weeks prior to the degree conferral date. The dissertation defense
must be completed prior to the submission date and the certification of
a successful defense must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Copies of the University of Delaware's Thesis and Dissertation Manual
may be purchased in the University Bookstore. The manual is also available
electronically in on the Web at http://www.udel.edu/provost/thesis97.html.
The major department may have supplementary requirements for the format
of the dissertation.
Doctoral dissertations and the extra abstract are sent to University
Microfilms Inc., to be microfilmed and thereby made available to libraries
and scholars. To accomplish this, each candidate must submit a signed University
Microfilms Inc. Doctoral Dissertation Agreement Form to the Graduate Office
at the time the dissertation copies are submitted.
Dissertation Awards. The University
recognizes excellence of dissertations by awarding four prizes each year
to candidates for the degree. Committees of senior faculty make the selection
for these prizes which are named the Wilbur Owen Sypherd Prize in the Humanities,
the George Herbert Ryden Prize in the Social Sciences, the Allan P. Colburn
Prize in the Mathematical Sciences and Engineering, and the Theodore Wolf
Prize in the Physical and Life Sciences.
Doctoral Committees. A program of study
is planned by an advisory committee for each candidate. The chair of the
department or the chair of the departmental graduate committee in the field
of concentration advises candidates until the advisory committee is appointed.
Each dissertation/executive position paper committee shall consist of
not less than four and not more than six members approved through appropriate
departmental procedures. At least two members shall represent the major
field, one of whom shall be the committee's chairperson. One member shall
represent the area of minor study (where appropriate) and at least one
member shall be an external examiner chosen from a different academic unit
or from outside the University of Delaware. The chairperson should have
established a record of publication and/or scholarship in the field of
the dissertation/executive position paper and shall be a full-time member
of the faculty of the University; the definition of faculty shall include
professional staff who hold secondary faculty appointments. Faculty who
have retired or resigned from the University may chair committees of students
whose work began under their direction prior to their retirement or departure
from the University. An adviser who is not employed full time by the University
of Delaware may serve as co-chair of the committee providing that the other
co-chair meets the conditions stated above. In the case of dissenting votes,
the majority opinion rules.
Examination - Pre-candidacy. Doctoral
students must prove to their advisory committee that they have acquired
a comprehensive grasp of their major and minor fields of study through
a qualifying examination (written, oral, or both) before they are admitted
to formal candidacy.
Examination - Post-candidacy Defense.
Upon completion of the dissertation, a final oral examination must be passed,
consisting of a defense of the dissertation and a test of the candidate's
mastery of the fields covered in the program. The final oral examination
is conducted by the student's advisory committee, together with other examiners
approved by the departmental faculty. To permit adequate time for the examiners
to review the dissertation, all copies of the tentatively completed dissertation
(subject to revisions required by the examining committee) must be deposited
in the departmental office at least two weeks before the date of
the final oral examination. A department may increase this period if a
particular dissertation requires longer study or if the number of dissertations
presented makes it impractical to review them thoroughly in a two-week
interval. The department shall submit certification of a successful defense
to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Minor Subjects. In addition to the major
subject, studies that add to the student's fundamental knowledge and develop
a research point of view must be pursued in at least one related subject
(this may be a separate branch of the field in which the major work is
done).
Modern Foreign Language Requirement.
There is no University-wide language requirement for the degree of Doctor
of Philosophy. The need for proficiency in another language will be determined
in accordance with the standards set by the student's major department.
Candidates should complete the language requirement as soon as possible
after admission to doctoral standing. The language requirement must be
met prior to admission to candidacy.
Survey of Earned Doctorates. The Survey
of Earned Doctorates form must be completed by all candidates for the doctoral
degree. This form is provided by the Graduate Office.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
The degree of Doctor of Education is conferred in recognition
of distinguished achievement in the field of educational leadership. There
are two concentrations within the Ed.D.--administration and policy for
students interested in management, and curriculum and instruction for students
whose lives are in or near classrooms. Specific course requirements differ
according to concentration, but both concentrations require 54 credit hours
of graduate work, including 42 hours of doctoral study and 12 hours of
research and writing for the "executive position papers." A student may
transfer a maximum of nine hours of graduate work (post-master's) for which
a grade of B or better was earned from an accredited institution of higher
learning. Students have five years to complete the degree, with extensions
granted only for extraordinary circumstances. A cumulative grade point
average of 3.0 must be maintained in the courses. Students must complete
and defend a proposal for their executive position papers, and later defend
in open session the completed papers. Each student has a committee with
an advisor/chair and three or four additional members, one of whom must
be from outside the College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy.
POLICIES FOR TRANSFER OF GRADUATE CREDITS,
CREDITS BY EXAMINATION, AND EXPIRATION OF CREDIT
The University of Delaware follows the following procedures related
to the transfer of credits to a graduate program.
Transfer of Credit Earned as a Continuing Education
Student at the University of Delaware. Students who complete graduate
credits with the classification of CEND (Continuing Education Nondegree)
at the University of Delaware may use a maximum of 9 graduate credits earned
with this classification toward their graduate degree. The CEND credits,
grades, and quality points become a part of the student's academic record
and grade point average. CEND credit can be transferred provided that:
(a) the course was at the 600-800 level, (b) the course was taken within
the time limit appropriate for the degree, (c) the course was approved
by the student's adviser and the chair of the student's major department,
and (d) the course was in accord with the specific degree program as specified
by the unit's Graduate Program Policy Statement. Courses at the 500 level
offered by the department in which the student has declared a major shall
not be accepted for transfer.
Transfer of Credit from Another Institution.
Graduate credit earned at another institution will be evaluated at the
written request of the student. Such a request should be directed to the
student's major department using a Request for Transfer of Graduate Credit
form. A maximum of 9 credits required for the degree will be accepted provided
that such credits: (a) were earned with a grade of no less than B-, (b)
are approved by the student's adviser and the chair of the student's major
department, (c) are in accord with the specific degree program of the student
as specified by the unit's Graduate Program Policy Statement, (d) are not
older than five years, and (e) were completed at an accredited college
or university. The credits, but not the grades or quality points, are transferable
to University of Delaware graduate records. Graduate courses counted toward
a degree received elsewhere may not be used. (Master of Fine Arts students
may transfer up to 18 hours of graduate credit from other accredited colleges,
universities and professional schools, provided such credit did not apply
toward a prior degree.) Credits earned at another institution while the
student was classified as a continuing education student at that institution
are not eligible to be transferred to one's graduate degree at the University
of Delaware. Credits from institutions outside of the United States are
generally not transferable to the University of Delaware.
Transfer of Credit from the Undergraduate
Division at the University of Delaware. Students who wish to transfer
credits from their undergraduate record to their graduate record may transfer
a limited number by arranging with the department to have these courses
approved by their instructors before the courses are taken. These courses
must be at the 600 level, and the student must perform at the graduate
level. They must be in excess of the total required for the baccalaureate
degree, must have grades of no less than B-, and must not be older than
five years. The credits, grades, and quality points will transfer.
Credit by Examination. Students enrolled
in graduate studies may receive credit by examination for graduate-level
courses at the discretion of the appropriate department, division, or college.
A student permitted to take such examinations must receive a grade of no
less than B-.
Credit for "Special Problem" Course Taken
as a Graduate Student. Some 400-level courses may be completed for
graduate credit if the graduate student does additional work. Students
must register for the course at the graduate level using the departmental
number of 666. For example, a graduate student who attends PSYC 425 and
fulfills additional graduate level requirements to earn graduate credit
should register for PSYC 666, not PSYC 425. The student may process a titling
form for the 666 numbered course.
Expiration of Credit. Course credits
expire five years after the course has been completed.
PROCEDURES FOR CHANGING STATUS AFTER EARNING
A MASTER'S DEGREE
The master's degree is considered terminal unless the student plans
to continue in a doctoral program. Students receiving their master's degree
at the University of Delaware are not eligible to remain classified as
graduate students and are automatically reclassified CEND (Continuing Education
Nondegree) in any subsequent semester that they register following degree
clearance unless the department, with the approval of the Graduate Office,
has already admitted them to a doctoral program. The procedures for changing
status after earning a master's degree are as follows:
Continuing toward the Ph.D. Degree.
If a master's degree candidate is continuing toward a doctoral degree in
the same major as the master's degree, the student should request
that the department submit a Change of Classification Form at the same
time or before the student submits an application for the master's degree.
If the department is unable to determine the student's eligibility to pursue
a doctoral degree until after the master's degree is awarded, the department
should notify the Office of Graduate Studies by writing such a statement
on the student's master's degree application. A student's classification
changes from GR (regular status in a master's degree program) to G1 (precandidacy)
when admitted to a doctoral program.
If a master's degree candidate desires to continue toward a doctoral
degree in a different major than the master's degree, the student
should submit a completed admission application form to the Office of Graduate
Studies and follow the same procedure for admission as any other applicant.
Changing from Pre-candidate to Post-candidate.
When a student has met the requirements for admission to candidacy as explained
in this chapter, the department should submit a Recommendation for Candidacy
for Doctoral Degree form to the Office of Graduate Studies. The student's
classification will change to G2 (postcandidacy) upon admission to candidacy
status.
Continuing in a Second Master's Degree
Program. In the semester preceding the completion of the requirements
for the first master's degree, the student should submit a completed admission
application form to the Office of Graduate Studies and follow the same
procedures for admission as any other applicant.
Changing to Nondegree Status.
Students who wish to continue to earn graduate credit following the conferral
of the terminal master's degree should consult the department for approval
to continue as unlimited nondegree graduate students. The department will
indicate approval by sending the Change of Classification form to the Office
of Graduate Studies for approval prior to the completion of the requirements
for the master's degree. Students may have nondegree status for five years
from the date of change to nondegree status. This option is primarily available
for students needing to pursue a specialized certificate.
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