Students are required to take five core courses, three specialization
courses, and two independent study courses during their first year in
the program. All coursework is expected to be completed in the first
year. Exceptions may be made in special cases.
Students can take additional advanced classes with the permission of
their adviser and area coordinator. No transfer of credits will be
allowed. Only students who maintain a B average in their coursework with
at most two C+ or lower grades will be permitted to take the
comprehensive examination. F grade means the student has failed the
course and has to retake it.
Required Core Classes
(five courses, 3 credits each)
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Degree Programs 
