Master's Degree Requirements

1. Coursework

ME or MS– All Students

• 30 credit hours (as approved by advisor and/or committee)
• Minimum of 15 credits taken in major area
• Maximum of 6 credits of (3000-4000 level) courses, outside department, can be used for support course if approved by advisor
• All work, including transfer credit, must be completed during the seven years preceding the date on which the degree is awarded
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA in the major area and cumulative is needed to graduate
• Thesis Option - Maximum of 6 research hours that will count toward the degree (some students take more than six hours

See graduate catalog for all other requirements http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu

2. Appoint Supervisory Committee

• Complete the Supervisory Committee form and submit it to the Academic Support Coordinator for processing. It should be completed by the end of the first semester
• See Graduate Catalog for any other requirements http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu
• If changes need to be made to your committee, please follow the guidelines listed on the Supervisory Committee Member Change Form

See graduate catalog for all other requirements
http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu

3. Transfer of Credit

See graduate catalog for all other requirements http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu

4. Coursework/Research Completion

• Meet with your chair to complete a Program Plan of Study form and on a regular basis to be certain that departmental and program requirements are being met.

5. Graduate Check

• Review your copy of the Program Plan of Study form to be certain you have met all program requirements

6.Graduation Requirements (All MASTERS Students)

• Complete degree application form in the Registrars Office by the deadline date
• Meet all deadlines as established by the Dept., College, and/or Graduate School/Editorial Office
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA in the major area and cumulative is needed to graduate
• Must receive appropriate grade in course(s) taken in final semester
• Complete Consent for Release of Student Records
• Return all departmental keys
• Complete CE Department Exit survey

See Graduate School Website for all other requirements http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu

6a. ME/MS– Thesis

• Must register for Thesis research hours in final semester and register for at least 3 total credit hours (if funded, must meet funding requirements)
• Meet all deadlines as established by the Editorial Office and/or Graduate School
• Must submit an Announcement of Final Examination form (5) business days prior to defense date

6b. ME – Nonthesis

• Must register in degree approved coursework
• Must submit signed 30 Credit Hour Masters verification form

6c. MS – Nonthesis

• Must register in degree approved coursework
• Must submit signed 30 Credit Hour Masters verification form and Announcement of Final Exam form