The Option B Master's degree requires that students adhere to the general guidelines for a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree with the following exceptions:
A comprehensive oral exam is not required
A thesis is not required
Departmental research credit hours will not be included as part of the course work
No more than six hours of independent study credits can be included in the 30-hour minimum
Individual departments define other requirements for their Option B program, such as additional course work or final projects
Option B Master's degree programs may not carry an officially designated minor
Students have a single assigned advisor rather than an advisory committee.