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MATERIALS SCIENCE PROGRAM Criteria for Satisfactory Progress
To make progress toward a graduate degree, students must meet the Graduate School requirements in addition to the requirements of the department or program. See Graduate School degree requirements.
M.S. PH.D.
Overall GPA
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 Overall GPA
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Other Grade Requirements
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Probation Policy
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 Probation Policy
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Specific Courses
Yes
Curriculum must include MSE 900. Contact program for more information.
 Specific Courses
Yes
Curriculum must include a mathematical analysis course. Contact program for more information.
Specific Credits
No
 Specific Credits
No
Examinations
Yes
An oral evaluation by fourth semester. Contact program for details.
 Examinations / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
Admission to candidacy is usually based on successful completion of a "research readiness" exam by the fourth semester, and completion of a Ph.D. thesis proposal to the satisfaction of the student's thesis committee. Contact program for more information.
Other Assessments
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 Other Assessments
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Language Requirements
No
 Language Requirements
No
Minor Requirements
No
Advisor
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 Advisor
Yes
Entering students must choose a research advisor during the first semester of study.
Review Policy
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 Review Policy
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