The minimum number of credits required for each degree type are (quarter credits):
| Degree Type | Mininum number of credits |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate (B.A./B.F.A./B.S.) | A minimum of 180 earned credits which must include 36 credits within the major; 24 of which must be at the upper-division level |
| Masters (M.A./M.S. plus professional degree programs) | 45 graduate credits, including thesis (6 to 12 credits) or research-in-lieu-of-thesis (3 to 6 credits) |
| Doctoral (Ph.D.) | No rigid credit requirement; the equivalent of at least three years of full-time graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree (at least 108 graduate credits) |
| Undergraduate minor | 27 credits; 12 of which must be at the upper-division level |
| Graduate minor: Masters | 15 credits |
| Graduate minor: Doctoral | 18 credits |
| Undergraduate Option | 21 credits; 15 of which must be at the upper-division level |
| Graduate Option | 12 credits |
| Undergraduate certificate | 27 credits |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 27 credits |
| Graduate certificate | 18 credits |
See the academic catalog for general requirements for graduate degree programs.
| Revised By | Date |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Management, Office of the Registrar | 01/05/2024 |
| Office of Academic Programs and Assessment | 01/25/2018 |