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Post-Baccalaureate - Basic Requirements

Some post-baccalaureate MS programs require a design project or thesis. Some provide the option of substituting equivalent coursework and passing a culminating comprehensive exam. The two joint interdisciplinary programs require a project/thesis in addition to a culminating comprehensive exam. The requirements regarding culminating experience appear below:

MS Degree Program	Thesis or Design Project Requirement	Option of Coursework with Comprehensive Exam?
Aerospace - Research Specialization	9 units	no
Aerospace - Space Systems Specialization	5 units	no
Civil & Environmental	9 units	yes
Computer Science	6 units	no
Electrical	9 units	yes
Industrial	9 units	yes
Mechanical	9 units	yes
Engineering - Biochemical Specialization	9 units	yes
Engineering - Bioengineering Specialization	9 units	no
Engineering - Biomedical Specialization	9 units	no
Engineering - Technology Management Specialization	9 or 10 units (internship option)	no
Engineering - Materials Specialization	9 units	no
Engineering - Water Engineering Specialization	9 units	yes

Other requirements for the Master of Science degree are:

45 units of approved 400 and 500-level coursework (including project or thesis, if applicable), which must be completed within seven years.
At least 23 of the 45 units must be 500-level courses.
32 units of work must be completed in residence (see the Graduate Programs portion of the General Catalog for details).
A minimum B (3.0) average must be maintained in all coursework toward the degree.

Specific requirements are itemized in the specific degree descriptions accessed through the degree list above and the General Catalog's Curriculum section. Contact the appropriate graduate coordinator for additional questions.

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