Ohio Admin. Code 3359-60-06.3 - Master's degree requirements

(A) Admission. An applicant must possess at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university for admission to a graduate certificate program. When a student is admitted to graduate study, an adviser is appointed by the head of the major department. A student who is academically qualified in general but deficient in course preparation may be required to remedy make up the deficiencies through undergraduate coursework either simultaneous with or at the postbaccalaureate level. This may be recommended prior to beginning graduate work or, in some cases, can be done simultaneously.

(B) Residency requirements Enrollment. There are no formal residency requirements for the master's degree. A student may meet the degree requirements of the graduate school and the department program through either full- or part-time study. No formal continuous enrollment is required by the graduate school for the master's degree. Individual master's programs, however, may require continuous enrollment. A student should consult with their academic program.

(C) Continuous enrollment requirement. There is no formal graduate school continuous enrollment requirement for the master's degree. Individual master's programs, however, may require continuous enrollment. A student should consult with his or her academic department.

(D)(C) Time limit. All requirements must be completed within six years after beginning graduate-level coursework for the master's degree at the university of Akron or elsewhere. Extension of up to one year may be granted in unusual circumstances by the dean of the graduate school studies and research upon written request by the student and recommendation by the adviser, department head, and college dean.

(E)(D) Credits.

(1) A minimum of thirty semester credits of graduate work is required in all master's degree programs, including . This includes thesis research credits if a thesis is required. Some departments degree programs require more credits (see departmental program requirements). A minimum of two-thirds of the total graduate credits required for the in any master's program degree must be completed at the university. A maximum of six workshop credits may be applied to a master's degree. Such Workshop credits must be relevant to the degree program, recommended by the student's adviser and approved by the dean of the graduate school studies and research.

(2) It should be noted that the requirements listed by department elsewhere in this rule refer to the minimum necessary for a degree. It is entirely within the prerogative of the department to assign additional credits of coursework or other requirements in the interest of graduating a fully qualified student.

(3)(2) No graduate credit may be received for courses taken by examination or for five-hundred-numbered courses previously taken at the four-hundred-number course level as an undergraduate without advance approval from the dean of the graduate school studies and research.

(F)(E) Transfer credits.

(1) Up to one-third of the total graduate credits required may be transferred from an accredited college or university, including the university of Akron. Departments and colleges may set more restrictive limits. All transfer credit must be at the "A" or "B" level in graduate courses. The credits must be relevant to the student's program as determined by the student's academic program department and fall within the six-year time limit. A university of Akron student must receive prior approval from their his or her academic program department for transfer courses taken elsewhere to meet the requirements for the master's degree. A block transfer of credit may be granted requested if the student holds a prior graduate degree from an accredited college or university, including the university of Akron. A block transfer of credit does not not apply to the student's six-year time limit for degree completion.

(2) A student seeking to transfer credits must have full admission and be in good standing at the university of Akron. Transfer credit shall not be recorded until a student has completed twelve semester credits at the university of Akron with a grade-point average of 3.00 or better.

(G)(F) Optional department requirements. Each degree program department may set special requirements regarding with regard to entrance examinations, qualifying examinations, foreign language, required courses and thesis. Details are available from each program the head of the major department.

(H)(G) Graduation.

(1) To be cleared for graduation, a candidate must have:

(a) Completed the academic program requirements coursework with a minimum grade-point average of at least 3.00.

(b) Filed an online application for graduation with the registrar.

(c) Paid all applicable fees Settled any and all outstanding financial obligations with the university.

(d) Met any other department and university requirements applicable.

(2) If a thesis is required, a final online submission, properly prepared, is due in the graduate school at least three weeks prior to commencement. This copy must be signed by the adviser, faculty reader, department head and college dean prior to submission to the dean of graduate studies and research. A manual titled entitled "Guidelines for Preparing a Thesis or Dissertation" is available online and all copies of the thesis must conform to these instructions.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 3359-60-06.3

Effective: 5/11/2024
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3359
Rule Amplifies: 3359
Prior Effective Dates: 11/04/1977, 08/30/1979, 01/30/1981, 12/31/1986, 05/22/1991, 07/05/2013, 02/01/2015