Program Requirements

You must meet these requirements to graduate from the program. If you have any questions about the requirements, please contact our Program Administrator.

Full-Time (Thesis) Students

• Complete at least 5 graduate-level, one-term courses. You must earn at least a B- in each of them. This includes:
  • 4 compulsory (required) courses.
  • At least one approved elective from your area of focus.
• Complete an 8-month internship.
• Prepare and orally defend a written thesis.

Your supervisor will work with you to plan your study program.

Full-Time (Course-Based) Students

• Complete at least 8 graduate-level, one-term courses. You must earn at least a B- in each of them. This includes:
  • 4 compulsory (required) courses.
  • At least 4 approved electives.
• Complete an 8-month internship.
• Write a scholarly research paper (which earns at least a passing grade).

Your advisor will work with you to plan your study program.

Part-Time (Course-Based) Students

• Complete at least 8 graduate-level, one-term courses. You must earn at least a B- in each of them. This includes:
  • 4 compulsory (required) courses.
  • At least 4 approved electives.
• Write a scholarly research paper (which earns at least a passing grade).

Your advisor will work with you to plan your study program.

Part-time students are not required to do an internship.