Requirements for the Master of Arts
The University Graduate School Bulletin, which is republished annually, details your degree requirements.
Critical steps for the M.A.
- Working with the director of graduate studies, select first semester courses (M502 or M503 required).
- Complete federal I-9 information, which will be emailed to you.
- Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
- Attend orientation.
- Orientation: Bring passport or other ID to the graduate office to complete federal I-9 filing.
- Check with graduate office to make sure we have a final, official copy of your undergraduate transcript.
- Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
- Choose advisory committee and create program of study. File with graduate office no later than April 15.
- Enroll in courses noted for third semester on program of study.
- Sign, scan and return SAA contract, if applicable.
- Defend your thesis proposal.
- Enroll in Master of Arts thesis hours (see graduate office for enrollment permissions).
- Initiate and submit your Master’s Application for Advanced Degree.
- Apply to schedule a time and place for your oral thesis defense.
- Upon successful defense of your thesis, bring your signed acceptance page to graduate office for submission to the University Graduate School.
- Submit your thesis to the University Graduate School. Electronic submission through ProQuest5 is the preferred method.
Questions?
Contact Jesika Holmes, graduate studies administrative associate.