Completion of FOR 500 Science of Creative Intelligence, plus an additional Forest Academy for each semester in which the student is enrolled for at least 4 blocks

• Students in one-year programs may not miss any Forest Academies.
• Students in 1 1/2 -year or longer programs are allowed to miss one Forest Academy during their master’s degree program.
• Students in nonstandard programs may have different Forest Academy requirements.

Research in Consciousness (RC) Courses

Complete each semester’s Research in Consciousness course with a grade of C or higher. Students are automatically enrolled in RC 520 or RC 535 for each block they are enrolled in an instructional course.

Instructional Grade Point Average (GPA)

Cumulative instructional GPA of 3.0 or higher

Program Requirements

Requirements for a program of study, listed in graduate programs, which may include completion of one of the following:

• Thesis with an oral examination. When a thesis is part of the planned program, students consult with the department in the selection of a faculty member who is willing and able to direct the research and the writing of the thesis. The director may or may not be the original departmental academic advisor.
  • A minimum of eight units in master’s thesis research is required; these units count toward the minimum number of units for the degree. • Some departments may require more than eight units of master’s thesis research. The maximum number of units that may be earned in master’s thesis research is determined by each department.
  • The thesis must be acceptable to the student’s thesis director.
  • The thesis must be organized, typed, duplicated, and bound according to regulations prescribed by the Graduate School. An abstract of the thesis not exceeding 150 words must also be prepared.
  • Students in a thesis program are required to pass an oral examination on the thesis.
• Comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination for the master’s degree may be in the form of a written or oral examination. The date for the examination is scheduled by the department. The student must be registered during the term in which the examination is taken.
• Integrative final project with an oral presentation

The above information is subject to change any time. Students already enrolled at the University should contact the graduation director for their degree requirements. The content of this page was reviewed in September 2008.

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