Program Tracks
 

The Graduate program consists of two tracks:

  1. Thesis
  2. Comprehensive examination

The requirements for obtaining a Master degree is the completion of (36) credit hours distributed as follows:-

a- The Thesis Track

  1. The completions of (21) credit hours of the required courses of level 600 and above in accordance to the program plan provided that they include Scientific Research Methods Course;
  2. The completion of (9) credit hours from the list of elective courses listed in the study plan;
  3. Develop a Thesis that includes an original contribution to knowledge in the field of the specialization, with (6) credit hours allocated for it;
  4. Passing the English language level test, which is determined by the council, and if the student fails the exam twice; then he/she has to take a course or two in English according to the test’s result
  5. No courses, accomplished during the undergraduate studies, will be calculated.

 

b- The Comprehensive Examination Track

  1. The completion of (21) credit hours of the required courses that are included in the study plan provided that they include Scientific Research Methods course
  2. Two seminars of (6) credit hours from the selective courses.
  3. The completion of (9) credit hours from the list of elective courses in the study plan.
  4. Passing the comprehensive examination after the completion of required, elective and remedial courses.
  5. Passing the English language level test; decided by the council, and if the student fails the test twice; then he/she has to take a course or two courses in English according to the result of the exam
  6. No credit hours, accomplished during undergraduate studies, will be calculated within the required credit hours.