Belleville Catalog 2015-2016 > Quarter Graduate and Undergraduate Programs > Introduction > Introduction to the School of Accelerated Degree Programs: Graduate > Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

To receive the master’s degree from the School of Accelerated Degree Programs, students have two educational alternatives depending on the major.

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.
3. 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.