- Masters Plan I (Thesis) or Plan II (Comprehensive Examination)
- Plan I requires that the student complete at least 30 units of course work, and a thesis. Course work may include a combination of upper division undergraduate and graduate level courses, but must include at least 12 units from graduate courses in the major field. Courses taken prior to admission to the program may be used to satisfy course work requirements, but may not be counted in the 30 unit requirement.
- Plan II requires that the student complete 36 units of course work, and a comprehensive final examination (no thesis required). Course work may include a combination of upper division undergraduate and graduate level courses, but it must include at least 18 units from graduate courses in the major field and not more than 9 units of research (299 or equivalent) may be used to satisfy the 18-unit requirement. Courses taken prior to admission to the program may be used to satisfy course work requirements, but may not be counted in the 36 unit requirement.