Timeline
Timeline for Completion of Thesis-Based MS Degree
| Quarter | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | PBC 450 (2 units) PBC 451 (1 unit) 1 – 2 electives Consider applying for research grants |
Register for TGS 512 Work on research/dissertation |
| Winter | PBC 435 (1 unit) PBC 499 (1 unit, requires form and permission number) 1 – 2 electives (including PBC 401) Consider applying for research grants |
Register for TGS 512 Work on research/dissertation Complete the ‘Application for Degree’ form in CAESAR if you plan to graduate in June |
| Spring | PBC 499 (1 unit, requires form and permission number) 2 – 3 electives (including PBC 402) Form your thesis committee Do thesis proposal* Start research Consider applying for research grants |
Register for TGS 512 Complete ‘Master’s Degree Completion’ form in CAESAR if you plan to graduate in June Defend thesis and graduate** |
| Summer | The registration requirements may vary according to the student's individual situation (e.g. financial aid, visa status ). Contact the financial aid office, or the international office for more information. Work on research |