Degree Summary

 

MS Degree Summary:


At least nine courses (36 units) are required, of which at least five must be graduate courses and are required to take at least one of the courses from the ME or AE list.


In the thesis plan, seven of the nine must be formal courses, including  at least four from the 200 series. The two remaining may be 598 courses.


For the comprehensive plan, the student may select one of the following options:


(1) Take and pass the first part of the PhD written qualifying exam.


(2) Conduct a research or design project and submit a final report.


(3) Take and pass three extra examination questions offered  separately from each of the finals of three graduate courses.


(4) Take and pass an oral examination administered by the MS committee.

 

PhD Degree Summary:


The basic program of study for PhD degree is built around the major and minor field. The body of knowledge should include


(1) Six major field courses at least four of which must be graduate courses.


(2) One minor field.


(3) any three additional courses, at least two of which must be graduate courses, that enhance the study of the major or minor field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For details see page 91 of the following PDF:
http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/Announce.pdf