Handbook

Handbook requirements apply to students entering the program beginning in the year the handbook was produced. Since some requirements may differ from prior years, students should always check their own handbook to confirm and inquire with us about any questions. 

Note that students must complete the academic program requirements in place when they enter the program. If there is a case that degree requirements are changed and certain courses are no longer offered, the department will try to find some compromise that allows those students to satisfy the original requirements.

Procedures such as those on program oversight, policies on financial matters and others that are not part of your degree requirements may be updated during a student’s graduate studies (e.g. based on budgetary or other constraints) and the new departmental policies will apply to all current students at that time. Selected university policies are also incorporated in the handbook. Please be aware that, in the case of a conflict, university policy supersedes departmental policy. 

Feel free to discuss additional questions with the MS-DAS Academic Advisor.