Course of Study
If you plan to complete the program in two years, you must
take the required courses in the sequence indicated below. If you plan to be a
part-time student, it is important to note that certain courses are only
offered in certain semesters, so you will want to plan your program
accordingly.
Both full-time and part-time students are expected to
complete the SUS 601 (fall) and SUS 602 (spring) sequence in the first year of
admission to the program.
Keep in mind that your electives may include an independent
study, fieldwork/internship work, and/or two 400-level courses (if
appropriate), as well as courses from across the university.
You may substitute 3-unit elective blocks with a combination
of one and two unit courses.
To complete the program in two years, it is recommended that
your course work be directly related to your thesis project.
An example:
Fall I
- SUS 601
3-unit core class, 1 credit hour ARTS teams, required in the Fall semester
of your first year - ELECTIVE
XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with adviser - ELECTIVE
XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with adviser
Spring I
- SUS 602
3-unit core class, required in the Spring semester of your first year - ELECTIVE
XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with adviser - ELECTIVE
XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with adviser
Summer
- The Summer Institute
Special seminars offered for 1-3 units of credit
Summer courses can help you move through the program more quickly and/or
they can give you more time to devote to your thesis work in the second
year of your studies.
Fall II
- ELECTIVE
XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with adviser - ELECTIVE
XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with adviser - SUS 588
Prospectus Development course, 3-unit. This course will help you to shape
your thesis project and develop a thesis committee.
Spring II
- SUS 695
3-unit capstone class, required for graduation - SUS
699
6-units thesis hours, required for graduation