A plan of study for the master’s degree must be outlined and signed by the student and head of graduate study/designee at the earliest practical time following the student’s admission to The Graduate School, but no later than 50% of the program’s completion.

The plan must indicate all courses the student is expected to complete as a minimum requirement, including courses required for the major, supporting courses, number of elective hours, and courses recommended for transfer. Courses required by the department but not counted toward the degree, including prerequisite courses, must also be listed on the plan of study. No more than 6 semester hours of independent study may be included in the plan of study. At the discretion of the department, M.F.A. candidates may earn up to a maximum of 20% of their required hours as independent study hours. The Capstone Experience must also be indicated. Departmental forms may be used *or generic forms can be obtained from The Graduate School.

Copies of the approved plan of study must be filed in the student’s permanent folder in The Graduate School, in the department’s files, and with the student. A final plan of study must be submitted to The Graduate School with the application for graduation.

MS Genetic Counseling Plan of Study form