M.S., Physics with Space Physics Concentration

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Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30-33 credits

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Master's Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Program Requirements
Complete 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
Complete the thesis or non-thesis option18-24

Thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30 credits

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

Non-Thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 33 credits1

Non-Thesis Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F698Non-thesis Research/Project3-6
Complete 18 hours from approved PHYS F600-level courses18