Instructional Format:

The program of study includes three components; core courses, specialty courses, and a Master's Thesis. Classes meet one day a week to accomodate the needs of the part-time student who must maintain employment. Several courses will be offered each quarter depending on the availability of faculty. The program is intended to be completed in a total of 7 quarters. The faculty recommends that the student take two courses per quarter in order to finish in a timely fashion. A student may elect to take a more flexible program, however, they are reminded that not all required courses are offered every year. If a student wishes to declare a specialty, a minimum of 3 courses must be chosen from that specialty area.

Students must submit a written Plan of Study to be approved by the student's advisor indicating the proposed sequence of courses to fulfill the requirements for the degree. This plan of study must be submitted by the end of the first quarter of study. Revisions of the plan of study may be done with the consent of the advisor.