1. The degree program must include a minimum of 45 quarter units.
At least 24 units must be taken in 500-600 level courses.
2. No more than 13 units of acceptable graduate credit may be transferred
from another graduate institution. No more than 13 units taken through
Extended University may be used on a contract. No more than 13 units of
acceptable graduate credit may be petitioned by an undergraduate student.
A total limit of 13 transfer, Extended University, and/or units petitioned
for graduate credit may be included on a master's contract. The stipulated
time limit of 7 years applies to all of the above.
3. The student must complete his program based upon the curriculum outlined
below.
4. The student must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a modern foreign
language or proficiency in a computer programming language acceptable to
the chemistry department.
5. A grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better must be maintained in all
upper division undergraduate and all graduate courses.
6. Advancement to Candidacy must be achieved. Satisfaction of the Graduation
Writing Test (GWT) requirement is necessary before advancement.
7. An acceptable thesis must be completed and the necessary copies submitted
in accordance with university regulations.
8. An examination in defense of the thesis must be successfully completed.
9. The candidate must be enrolled in the university during the quarter of
graduation.
Seminar in Chemistry CHM 550 3
(Student must enroll for 1 unit of seminar during
3 separate quarters)
| Course Title | Course Number | Units |
| Thesis Research in Chemistry | CHM 694 | 0-6 |
| Master's Degree Thesis | CHM 696 | 3-9 |
Courses in an area of Specialization 8
Select 6 units in an area of specialization, to be selected from:
Each of these courses requires a concurrent enrollment in 1 unit of CHM 513, Independent Study.
Approved electives: 25
Total minimum: 45
