Degree Requirements

Master of Science Program (Two Semesters)

Students are eligible to receive a Master of Science degree upon completion of a minimum of 33 credits of coursework at the 700 level and above.

At least 25 credits must be taken at Boston University as a degree candidate.

A student may complete the academic program on a full- or part-time basis. The program must be completed within five years of matriculation.

Grade Point Average

An overall grade point average of B (3.0) or higher must be attained in graduate classes.

  • In graduate courses, no grade below C is acceptable for credit.
  • No more than eight credits of C or C+ work will be counted toward the MS degree and the acceptability of such grades in required courses is subject to faculty approval.
  • In the event of an unacceptable grade, no course may be repeated more than one time.
  • SAR HS 704 and 811 are graded on a pass/fail basis. Pass indicates B – or better work. Other graduate courses must be taken for a letter grade.