PHYSICS Criteria for Satisfactory Progress To make progress toward a graduate degree, students must meet the Graduate School requirements in addition to the requirements of the department or program. See Graduate School degree requirements in the front of this catalog.
M.A./M.S.	PH.D.
Overall GPA Follow Graduate School policy	Overall GPA Follow Graduate School policy
Other Grade Requirements Follow Graduate School policy	Other Grade Requirements Yes Students must attain at least a grade of B in each required course.
Probation Policy Follow Graduate School policy	Probation Policy Follow Graduate School policy
Specific Courses Yes M.S.: approved master's thesis/seminar	Specific Courses Yes Two of: Physics 711, 721, 722. All of: Physics 715, 731, 732.
Specific Credits Yes M.A.: Minimum of 24 credits required; at least 18 must be from physics courses numbered 500 or above. M.S.: Minimum of 18 credits required; at least 12 must be from physics courses numbered 500 or above. Master's project required.	Specific Credits No
Examinations / Time Constraints Yes / Yes Candidates must pass a qualifying examination to complete the degree. Time limit of three years may be extended with approved plan for completing the degree. Contact the department for more information.	Examinations / Time Constraints Yes / Yes The qualifying examination must be taken by the beginning of the third semester and passed by the beginning of the fourth semester; the preliminary examination should be taken no later than the end of the fifth semester and passed by the end of the sixth semester.
Other Assessments Follow Graduate School policy	Other Assessments / Time Constraints Yes / Yes Candidates must carry at least 6 credits (TA) or at least 8 credits (RA and fellow) until dissertator status unless granted special permission by the department chair.
Language Requirements No	Language Requirements No
	Minor Requirements Option A: Follow Graduate School and minor-department policies. Option B: Requires a minimum of 12 credits.
Advisor Yes M.S.: Candidates must acquire a faculty advisor by the end of the second semester. The advisor will supervise the master's project and thesis.	Advisor Yes The major professor will advise the candidate on progress in research for a dissertation. A tentative major professor must be acquired by the beginning of the third semester.
Review Policy Follow Graduate School policy	Review Policy Follow Graduate School policy