Degree Requirements

Students are eligible to receive a Master of Science degree upon completion of a minimum of 33 credits of coursework at the 700 level and above.

At least 25 credits must be taken at Boston University as a degree candidate.

A student may complete any of the academic programs on a full- or part-time basis; the DI must be completed on a fulltime basis. All programs must be completed within five years of matriculation.

After successful completion of the MS and DI, the student will receive the appropriate ADA verification statement.

Grade Point Average

An overall grade point average of B (3.0) or higher must be maintained each semester of study.

In graduate courses, no grade below C is acceptable for credit.
No more than eight credits of C or C+ work will be counted toward the MS degree and the acceptability of such grades in required courses is subject to faculty approval.
SAR HS 704 and 811 are graded on a pass/fail basis. Pass indicates B – or better work.