3341-3-73. Master's degree - second master's degree - graduate

(A) Policy statement and purpose

This describes the policies associated with completing a second master's degree program at BGSU.

(B) Policy scope

(1) Second master's degree requirements

(a) A student may pursue master's degrees in two unrelated disciplines at Bowling Green state university, and these two master's degrees can be completed concurrently or consecutively.

(b) Course credits:

In addition to completing the basic core requirements for both programs, students can share up to nine course credits between programs (if academically appropriate). If a student is completing a second master's degree concurrent with another master's degree, these shared credits must be approved by both programs and the graduate college. If a student is completing a second master's degree after the completion of a first master's degree, these shared credits must be approved by the second master's program and the graduate college.

(c) Culminating experiences:

Students pursuing a second master's degree must complete separate culminating experiences (e.g., thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.) in each master's program. No shared culminating experience credits are permitted.

(d) Total credits:

Including any allowed shared credits, a student must meet the total minimum credit and curricular requirements of both master's degrees.

(e) Limitations:

A minimum of eighteen credits must be completed at six thousand-level for each master's program. If a six thousand-level course is shared, it can be then counted toward both programs' eighteen credit minimum. Time-to-degree rules apply for all courses.

Effective: 9/17/2020
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3345
Rule Amplifies: 3345