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  School of Communication, Information and Library Studies 2006-2008 Master of Communication and Information Studies Program Degree Requirements  

Degree Requirements

The M.C.I.S. program requires the successful completion of a minimum of 36 credits. This includes completion of a six-course core (18 credits), at least five elective courses (15 credits) of context/processes area options, and one capstone seminar (3 credits).

The degree typically requires three terms of full-time study; 12 credits per term is the maximum course load. Study is frequently pursued on a part-time basis. Although nearly all courses are scheduled during the evening hours, the completion of the program may require attendance during the day in order to obtain the full range of program offerings. Up to 6 credits may be applied from another program. Students may transfer up to 6 credits of graduate course work toward the degree, if credits were earned within the past three years, if the course work translates directly to the student's development and preparation in the M.C.I.S. program, and only if the student achieves a grade of A in this course work. In all cases, however, each degree student must earn 30 credits within the program. There are no language or mathematics requirements for this degree.


 
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