What are the requirements for the award of a Masters degree?
Refer to the University Catalog for a complete list of requirements. In general, you must satisfy the following requirements in order to be awarded a Master’s degree from CSULB: • Complete Coursework Completion of the specific course and unit requirements for a masters program. No course with a grade lower than a “C” may be applied toward the fulfillment of a degree requirement. • Maintain Minimum Overall GPA of 3.00 You must maintain at least a B average in all courses completed during your graduate career at CSULB. • Maintain Minimum Major GPA of 3.00 You must maintain at least a B average in all courses completed to fulfill your major requirements. • Earn a Minimum of 30 Upper-Division and Graduate Units • Earn a Minimum of 24 Units in Residence You must earn a minimum of 24 units at CSULB. • Complete Your Thesis, Final Comprehensive Exam and/or Project You may change from a thesis to a comprehensive exam, or vice versa, if the change is approved by your department. See your Graduat
