The M.S. in Consumer and Design Sciences offers both a Thesis and a Non-Thesis Option. The Thesis Option requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate level coursework including a research or creative scholarship-based thesis and a final Oral Examination (presentation and defense of the thesis). The Non-Thesis Option requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. Students may choose to undertake a Graduate Project that could include creative scholarship, case study, course development, or design development. The Plan of Study is highly individualized, based upon the student’s academic background, work experiences, and career goals.
Application A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a (previously referred to as) “regionally” accredited college or university. Official transcripts. A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) TOEFL iBT: 79 or IELTS 6.5 overall. GRE 3 letters of recommendation Financial Sponsorship Medical Insurance
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