The CSC Graduate program has three options by which a Master's Degree can be earned. These include the following:

Thesis Option:

The thesis option requires 31 semester credit hours of graduate work, which includes 24 hours of coursework, one hour of graduate seminar, and 6 hours of graduate thesis approved by the advisory committee.

Nonthesis Project Option:

Students may be able to enroll in a nonthesis project option for the degree requiring 30 hours of course work, 3 hours of project work, and a seminar class leading to a 34 credit hour requirement for graduation. Students choosing this option will have to go through a final presentation and defense exam in the project related area.

Nonthesis Course Option:

Students may be able to enroll in a nonthesis course option for the degree requiring 33 hours of course work and a seminar class leading to a 34 credit hour requirement for graduation. Students choosing this option will have to go through an oral defense exam in three areas of the program.

For more information on Graduation Requirements and Course Requirements, please view our Graduate Student Handbook.