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The Coursework Only Option requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework (typically ten courses) for graduation.

Note: For students starting in Fall 2019 or later, the Coursework Only Option will require: 27 semester hours of coursework and the preparation of a Departmental Report (equivalent to 3 semester hours of credit). More details about the Departmental Report are provided here:  Coursework Only Departmental Report Option

Additional Rules

  • Students enrolled in any option must take at least six hours but no more the twelve hours of coursework outside of the major area, in supporting areas of study (i.e., in a minor area). Students should consult with their faculty advisor for approval of courses in the supporting area.
  • Students may include a limited number of upper-division undergraduate courses as part of the M.S. degree coursework program. Grades earned in these courses count towards the graduate GPA. The number of upper-division undergraduate courses that can be counted towards the M.S. degree depends on the degree option, as follows:
    • Thesis Option: Up to three upper-division undergraduate courses (9 hours) can be counted towards the degree, with no more than two courses (6 hours) in either the major or the minor.
    • Graduate School Report Option: Up to two upper-division undergraduate courses (6 hours) can be counted towards the degree.
    • Coursework Only Option: One upper-division undergraduate course (3 hours) can be counted towards the degree.
  • Students enrolled in any option can take at most one course (3 hours) for Credit/No Credit. This course must be in the minor area and requires approval of a faculty advisor in Structural Engineering. (Note that this rule supersedes CAEE department policies, which permit two minor area courses to be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis).
  • Students receiving research support are expected to complete the Thesis Option.
  • According to Graduate School rules, graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to be in good standing. Please note that a grade of B- is less than 3.0. Further, only courses in which a student earns a grade of C or better may be counted towards the degree.

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