Physics Master of Science Degree Program

Option A (30 credits):

1. Six core courses in Physics (18 credits) with an average grade of B or higher: Phy 517, 527, 537, 547 and two of Phy 539, 557, 577, 587.
2. Twelve credits of research in Physics (Phy 695 or 699), with at least one of those credits in Phy 699.
3. Successful defense and final approval of a master's thesis.
4. Demonstration of proficiency in one of various research skills. Examples of appropriate skills are: foreign languages, computer programming, numerical analysis and technologies such as electronics. This may be demonstrated with Phy 577.

Option B (32 credits):

1. Eight core courses in Physics (24 credits) with an average grade of B or higher: Phy 517, 527, 537, 539, 547, 557, 577, 587.
2. Six credits of elective courses approved by advisor with an average grade of B or higher (courses without a letter-grade option are exempted).
3. Demonstration of proficiency in one of various research skills. Examples of appropriate skills are: foreign languages, computer programming, numerical analysis and technologies such as electronics. This may be demonstrated with Phy 577.
4. Two credits of Physics seminar (Phy 784) distributed over two semesters.
5. Satisfactory performance on comprehensive exams.