Major Requirements

The Department normally accepts only those students wishing to pursue the Ph.D., although provision is made for awarding the M.A. degree. All incoming students must complete a core curriculum off our courses. Students entering with a master’s degree from another institution may waive specific core courses by petitioning the graduate committee. The master’s degree is awarded upon passing of the core courses, and completion of 30 graduate credits. Students may write a master’s thesis and receive six thesis credits.