Graduation Requirements

To receive a master’s degree from LCIE, students have two educational alternatives depending on the major. Students must meet either of the following requirements:

  1. Complete a 45-hour degree program that includes four 9-semester hour clusters, three semester hours of research methods, and a six semester-hour directed thesis/ culminating project. Or
  2. Complete a 48-hour degree program that typically includes five, nine credit hour clusters and a three credit hour capstone course.

In addition all students must meet the following requirements:

  1. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 overall and in the courses required for the degree.
  2. Complete the objectives set forth in the program overview.
  3. Demonstrate graduate level writing and speaking as evaluated by the faculty advisor and instructor each term.
  4. Complete all practicum, apprenticeship, and residency requirements connected with the degree program, as specified by the program overview.

*Contents have been revised as of the publication of the September 2014 catalog addendum.