Master’s and PhD Program

Master’s Program

The master’s program is a 2 year, full-time program that provides students with the opportunity to broaden their academic and research experience. The student’s background, selection of thesis topic, approach to research, and program electives will govern whether the Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) degree program is pursued. A research investigation producing a scholarly contribution to the particular area of study is required.

The master’s degree requires a minimum of 30 credits which includes a 12-credit thesis course (RES 599) and 18 credits of graduate or upper level (300-499) undergraduate coursework. To learn more about the master’s program, please click here.

Doctoral (PhD) Program

The doctoral (PhD) program provides students who have demonstrated academic and research ability an opportunity to develop and strengthen their research capabilities and knowledge to a more advanced level. The doctoral thesis involves intensive research, resulting in an original and scholarly contribution to knowledge in a field of study. The candidate is expected to initiate and conduct the research program under general direction of a supervisor and general supervision by a graduate supervisory committee. The program, because of its comprehensive nature, normally requires 4 to 5 years for completion. Click here to see the suggested timeline for completion of a doctoral program.

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