Total Hours Required: If selecting the non-thesis option, a master's degree requires a minimum of 36 hours in graduate coursework. If selecting the thesis option, a master's degree requires a minimum of 33 graduate hours, including 6 hours of thesis credit.
Core Course Requirements: The Department requires the following core of courses for all master's degrees:
History of 20th Century Costume
Specific Degree Requirements: In addition to the core, the department requires specific courses for each master's degree. See specific degree pages for complete information.
Final Examination: Only students selecting the thesis option will be required to complete a final examination for degree completion. The final examination is an oral examination that is primarily, but not limited to, a defense of the thesis.
For the Non-Thesis Option in Textiles and Apparel:
A minimum of 15 additional credit hours will be required and will need the approval of each student's Graduate Advisory committee.
For the Thesis Option in Textiles and Apparel:
FT 5153 Textile Detergency
FT 5983 and FT 5993 ThesisA minimum of 6 additional credit hours will be required and will need the approval of each student's Graduate Advisory committee.
Final Examination: Only students selecting the thesis option will be required to complete a final examination for degree completion. The final examination is an oral examination that is primarily, but not limited to, a defense of the thesis.
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