The master’s degree is conferred only upon completion of a coherent and focused program of advanced study. Each academic unit has set its own minimum degree requirements beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School.
Course Requirements. Unless otherwise specified, for any master’s degree, the student must earn a minimum of 30 credits as a graduate student at the University of Florida. No more than 9 of the 30 credits (earned with a grade of A, B+, or B) may be transferred from institutions approved for this purpose by the Dean of the Graduate School. At least half of the required credits, exclusive of 6971, must be in the field of study designated the major.
Transfer of Credit. Only graduate-level (5000-7999) work, earned with a grade of B or better, is eligible for transfer of credit. A maximum of 15 transfer credits are allowed. These can include no more than 9 credits from institution/ s approved by UF, with the balance obtained from postbaccalaureate work at the University of Florida. Credits transferred from other universities are applied toward meeting the degree requirements, but the grades earned are not computed in the student’s grade-point average. Acceptance of transfer of credit requires approval of the student’s supervisory committee and the Dean of the Graduate School. Petitions for transfer of credit for a master’s degree must be made during the student’s first term of enrollment in the Graduate School.
Time Limitation. All work, including transferred credit, counted toward the master’s degree must be completed during the seven years immediately preceding the date on which the degree is awarded.
Concurrent Master's Degrees. Simultaneous study on an individualized basis leading to two master’s degrees in two graduate programs or two master’s degrees in the same major is called a concurrent degree program.
A graduate student who wishes to pursue degrees in two programs concurrently must have the written approval of the representative of each department involved and the Dean of the Graduate School. Any student interested in pursuing concurrent degrees should discuss the proposed study with the Graduate School's Student Records staff prior to applying for the programs. If the request is approved, the student must be officially admitted to both programs through regular procedures.
Normally, if the student is approved to pursue two master's programs, no more than 6 hours of course work from one degree program may be applied toward meeting the requirements for the second master's degree. However, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning allows the student to apply 15 credits towards the requirements of a second master's degree, instead of 6 credits.
