Notes:
- Background Course Requirements are eligible to be waived at the discretion of the instructor and graduate program director; if the student has taken a relevant (MSEN) lower degree (Bachelor's/Master's) or by exam.
- Waiver Process: students should submit request directly to the course instructor cc’ing the graduate advisor so that approval/denial can be documented in the students Departmental Record. Student should submit supporting evidence such as transcript, course description, and syllabi for review.
- Even if students are waived from Background Courses they must still have a total 30 credits to earn their degree.
- Combination of following courses may not exceed 12 hours: MSEN 685 (Directed Studies) and MSEN 684 (internship).
- Non Thesis student cannot use MSEN 691 (Research) toward their degree plan.
- Remaining credit hours may be taken from other courses as per graduate catalog.
- The maximum number considered for transfer credit is twelve (12) hours.
- Nine (9) hours must be completed in residence -- one long semester or a full summer session.
- Faculty advisor recommends courses based on student’s completed educational work, research and professional interests.
Committee: Minimum 1 member; must be approved MSEN core faculty, joint faculty, or affiliated faculty.