Zoology, MS

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Thesis (Plan A) and non-thesis (Plan B) programs leading to the MS degree in zoology are available.

Thesis (Plan A)

In addition to the thesis, Plan A requires a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of ZOOL 700 Thesis Research . The 24 credit hours must include at least 12 credit hours of 600- or higher-level course work.

Non-thesis (Plan B)

Plan B is a non-thesis program and requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in 400- through 700-level courses. The 30 credit hours must include at least 6 but not more than 16 credit hours from related departments (excluding courses cross-listed in zoology or applicable to the zoology BA degree), at least 2 but not more than 5 credit hours of ZOOL 699 , and at least 18 credit hours of 600 or higher level course work. A research paper based on original scientific work is required. Plan B is considered an alternative when unforeseen circumstances prevent completion of Plan A.