Physics with Space Physics Concentration M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Physics with Space Physics Concentration M.S. Degree: 30-33 credits

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Physics with Space Physics Concentration Program Requirements
Complete four of the following:12
Fundamentals of Plasma Physics
Advanced Plasma Physics
Methods of Numerical Simulation in Fluids and Plasma
Magnetospheric Physics
Space Physics
Options
Complete one of the following:18-24
Thesis Option
Non-thesis Option
Total Credits30-36

Options

Thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Physics with Space Physics Concentration Degree Thesis option: 30 credits

Thesis Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F699Thesis6-12
Complete 12 credits from the approved PHYS F600-level courses12
Total Credits18-24

Non-thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Physics with Space Physics Concentration Degree with Non-thesis option: 33 credits 1

Non-thesis Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F698Non-thesis Research/Project3-6
Complete 18 hours from approved PHYS F600-level courses18
Total Credits21-24
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At least 30 credits must be regular coursework.