Graduation Requirements for Masters Degree Program

A student must satisfy all of the following requirements to receive a Master of Science degree. Verification that the student has met the following requirements is made by Records and Registration.

1. At least 36 semester hours must be successfully completed.
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required for graduation from a Master of Science program and graduate advanced study programs.
3. In order for any completed course to satisfy the 36 semester hours required, the course must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
4. A student must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence toward a Master of Science degree from the University. The number of semester hours that may be transferred from another institution’s graduate program is six semester hours.
5. A degree student will demonstrate proficiencies in the field of study and the University’s competencies through use of an ePortfolio or a similar technology or evidence-based approach.
6. A student must complete all requirements for the Master of Science degree within 6 years from the first day of attendance as a degree-seeking graduate student.

A candidate should apply for graduation after registering for the last semester of the anticipated completion date by submitting an Application for Graduation via MyHU. Once degree requirements are met, the degree will be conferred.

A candidate for graduation must complete all requirements for the degree to be eligible to participate in Commencement. There is a Commencement cost of approximately $70 for the graduate student.