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Dec 26, 2024
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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Chemistry, MS
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A minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate work is required, including the completion of a thesis (thesis option) or a major research project (nonthesis option and professional science master’s concentration option).
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1. Core - 6-7 s.h.
(Choose two courses from below.)
Note:
These courses can be waived on a course-by-course basis if a student has taken an equivalent course and demonstrates proficiency in that area.
2. Electives - 6-15 s.h.
(Choose one option from below.)
a. Thesis option - 6 s.h.
The thesis option requires 6 s.h. of electives in chemistry or in other natural sciences or mathematics approved by the faculty advisor.
b. Nonthesis option - 9 s.h.
The nonthesis option requires an additional elective course, bringing the requirement to 9 s.h. of electives in chemistry or in other natural sciences or mathematics approved by the faculty advisor. Nonthesis students may substitute 6 s.h. of research for 3 s.h. of the elective coursework.
c. Professional science master’s concentration option - 15 s.h.
The professional science master’s concentration option requires 6 s.h. of electives, plus 9 s.h. of professional skill component courses from the following:
3. Seminar requirement - 2 s.h.
4. Research skills - 4-13 s.h.
(Choose one option from below.)
a. Thesis option - 13 s.h.
Choose from the following courses:
b. Nonthesis option - 10 s.h.
Choose from the following courses:
c. Professional science master’s concentration option - 4 s.h.
5. Thesis or research project - 3 s.h.
Students must either write a thesis or complete a research project under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty.
(Choose one option from below.)
a. Thesis option - CHEM 7000 (minimum of 3 s.h.)
b. Nonthesis option - CHEM 6998 (minimum of 3 s.h.)
c. Professional science master’s concentration option - CHEM 6998 (minimum of 3 s.h.)
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