Programs of Study
Program Planning Procedures
The coursework must follow a structured plan as developed by the departmental graduate committee and must be approved by the department chair and the Graduate Dean. The degree program shall include only the courses required for completion of the degree. The student’s graduate committee shall consist of the advisor as chair and two other faculty members as selected by the advisor. The committee is responsible for developing the graduate degree program and normally serves as the thesis committee. The program of study is submitted to the Graduate School by the advisor. Once the program of study has been approved by the Graduate Dean, students are able to view it electronically.
Students are expected to select a minimum one half of their courses (6 hours per semester) from their program of study. Electives not found on their program of study may be taken, with advisor approval, to complete the hours needed to be a full-time student or meet special circumstances. Failure by a student to meet these requirements can result in their dismissal from the program for inadequate progress towards degree.
The student, the advisor, the departmental graduate committee, and the department chair must agree upon any changes in the approved graduate degree program. The advisor must send the amended program to the Graduate School for approval and for inclusion in the student’s file.