Credit Requirements

The total number of units required for a master's program varies by academic discipline, but all require a minimum of 30 units of graduate credit. A thesis, substantial research project, final creative project, or additional coursework in lieu of a thesis is required. Except for a limited number of units that can be transferred from other approved institutions, the remaining unit requirements must be met by University of Arizona courses. At least one half of the required units must receive a grade of A, B or C. (I.e. no more than half the units can be graded S or P.) In cases in which a thesis is part of the degree program, a limited number of thesis units (910) may count toward the degree. Except as specified below, all units of coursework for the master's degree must be in 500-level courses or above.

Coursework taken prior to acceptance into the program:

The total number of units of coursework taken as an undergraduate, in graduate non-degree status and transferred from other institutions can be no more than 12. Please refer to the form entitled "Evaluation of Transfer Credit" at http://grad.arizona.edu/Current_Students/Forms/GC_Forms.php. This form is due at the Graduate College before the end of the first year in residence.

General limits on the 12 units taken prior to acceptance into the program:

• Not more than 6 units of University of Arizona undergraduate coursework at the 400 level can be accepted into a master's program, only if they were not used toward the undergraduate degree.
• No more than 12 units of coursework taken in graduate non-degree seeking status may be used toward a master's degree.
• Transfer work may not exceed 20% of the required number of units for the master's degree being sought. (Example: For a degree that requires 30 units, no more than 6 units of transfer work may be used.)