| Thesis Plan | Non-Thesis Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Year ONE | ||
| Semester 1 | 3 Required Courses | 3 Required Courses |
| Semester 2 | 1 Required Courses 2 Elective Course | 1 Required Courses 2 Elective Course |
| Summer | Begin working on Thesis proposal | Begin working on Independent Study proposal Take Comprehensive Exam |
| Year TWO | ||
| Semester 1 | 2 Elective Courses IR800 Thesis (3 credits) Thesis proposal defense | 2 Elective Courses IR701 Independent Study 1 Independent Study proposal defense |
| Semester 2 | IR800 Thesis (9 credits) Thesis defense | 2 Elective Courses IR701 Independent Study 2 Independent Study defense |