M.S., Physics with Space Physics Concentration
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30-33 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Master's Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| Select four from the following: | 12 | |
| Fundamentals of Plasma Physics | ||
| Advanced Plasma Physics | ||
| Methods of Numerical Simulation in Fluids and Plasma | ||
| Magnetospheric Physics | ||
| Space Physics | ||
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | ||
| Select the thesis or non-thesis option | 18-24 | |
| Total Credits | 30-36 | |
Thesis Option
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis Requirements | ||
| PHYS F699 | Thesis | 6-12 |
| Select 12 credits from the approved PHYS F600-level courses | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 18-24 | |
Non-Thesis Option
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 33 credits1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Thesis Requirements | ||
| PHYS F698 | Non-Thesis Research/Project | 3-6 |
| Select 18 hours from approved PHYS F600-level courses | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 21-24 | |
| 1 | At least 30 credits must be regular course work. |
