The requirements for the master of philosophy degree include a minimum of 48 credits of work, of which at least 42 credits must consist of course work. The remainder, with the approval of the student`s program, may consist of research associated with an M.A. or M.S. thesis. At least 33 credits of the course requirements must be fulfilled in graduate-level courses numbered in the 500s and 600s, and of these at least 24 credits must be earned in courses taken at the university.
