Option B Master's Degree
The Option B Master's degree requires that students adhere to the general guidelines for a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree with the following exceptions:
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A comprehensive oral exam is not required
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A thesis is not required
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Departmental research credit hours will not be included as part of the course work
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Individual departments define other requirements for their Option B program, such as additional course work or final projects
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Option B Master's degree programs may not carry an officially designated minor
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Students have a single assigned advisor rather than an advisory committee.