M.S., Physics with Space Physics Concentration

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

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Master's Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Physics with Space Physics Concentration 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 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

Non-thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Physics with Space Physics Concentration Degree with Non-thesis option: 33 credits1

Non-thesis Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F698Non-thesis Research/Project3-6
Complete 18 hours from approved PHYS F600-level courses18
1

At least 30 credits must be regular course work.