5 CCR s 40510

Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, s 40510

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 5. EDUCATION
DIVISION 5. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES
CHAPTER 1. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
SUBCHAPTER 2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
ARTICLE 7. GRADUATE DEGREES
This database is current through 02/09/07, Register 2007, No. 6
s 40510. The Master's Degree.

To be eligible for the Master's degree, the candidate shall have completed
the following minimum requirements:
(a) Advancement to Candidacy. For advancement to candidacy for the
Master's degree, the applicant shall meet the requirements of Section
41011, and such particular requirements as the Chancellor and the campus
may prescribe.

(b) Requirements for the Degree.

(1) The completion of a specified pattern of study approved by the
appropriate campus authority.

(2) A minimum of thirty semester units of approved graduate work
completed within a maximum time to be established by each campus.
Such maximum time shall be no more than seven years nor less than
five years for each particular program. An extension of time beyond
the limit may be granted by appropriate campus authority if
warranted by individual circumstances and if the outdated work is
validated by examination, in the relevant additional course or
subject field of work or such other demonstration of competence as
may be prescribed. In the degree program:

(A) Not less than 21 semester units (32 quarter units) shall be
completed in residence. The appropriate campus authority may
authorize the substitution of credit earned by alternate means for a
part of this residence requirement.

(B) Not less than one-half of the units required for the degree
shall be in courses organized primarily for graduate students.

(C) Not more than six semester units shall be allowed for a thesis
or project.

(3) Satisfactory completion of a thesis, project, or comprehensive
examination, defined as follows:

(A) A thesis is the written product of a systematic study of a
significant problem. It identifies the problem, states the major
assumptions, explains the significance of the undertaking, sets
forth the sources for and methods of gathering information, analyzes
the data, and offers a conclusion or recommendation. The finished
product evidences originality, critical and independent thinking,
appropriate organization and format, and thorough documentation.
Normally, an oral defense of the thesis is required.

(B) A project is a significant undertaking appropriate to the fine
and applied arts or to professional fields. It evidences originality
and independent thinking, appropriate form and organization, and a
rationale. It is described and summarized in a written abstract that
includes the project's significance, objectives, methodology and a
conclusion or recommendation. An oral defense of the project may be
required.

(C) A comprehensive examination is an assessment of the student's
ability to integrate the knowledge of the area, show critical and
independent thinking, and demonstrate mastery of the subject matter.
The results of the examination evidences independent thinking,
appropriate organization, critical analysis and accuracy of
documentation. A record of the examination questions and responses
shall be maintained in accordance with the records retention policy
of The California State University.

(4) A grade point average of 3.0 (grade of B) or better in all
courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the degree, except
that a course in which no letter grade is assigned shall not be used
in computing the grade point average.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035,
Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

HISTORY

1. New Article 7 (Section 40510) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day
thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

2. Amendment of NOTE filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter
(Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 1-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register
83,
No. 3).

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